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Schalke 04 team manager <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/sports/football/10-ghanaian-players-who-chose-euro-nations/v3qb7xk">Gerald Asamoah</a> could not hold back his tears following the club’s relegation from the Bundesliga.

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<p>The German club suffered relegation for the first time in more than 30 years after losing to Arminia Bielefeld on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The Royal Blues have so far endured an underwhelming season, which has culminated in just two wins in the league.</p>

<p>With just 13 points this season, Schalke are on track for the second-worst season in Bundesliga history – only bested by a 1965-66 Tasmania Berlin who managed to pick up only 10 points in a season.</p>

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<p>Speaking in the aftermath of the team’s relegation, Asamoah, who played for the club for more than a decade before taking an administrative role after his retirement, couldn’t hold back his tears.</p>

<p><em>“I owe this club so much. If we really end up not being in the Bundesliga next year, I still cannot fathom it,” </em>the 42-year-old said while shedding tears.</p>

<p><em>“Even if it was to be expected. It is hard, very hard… I don’t feel good and I can imagine how Schalke fans are crying in front of the TV right now.”</em></p>

<p>The former Germany international also criticised the club, suggesting they didn’t give their all during the campaign.</p>

<p><em>“We already knew what to expect. But when you realize now that it’s over, it’s brutal. I’ve been with the club for over 20 years. I would never have dreamed that it could come to this.</em></p>

<p><em>“If you come last and have 13 points. And one says that he gave it his all. I don’t know what to do with that … Everyone has to question themselves. It’s just tough,”</em> he added.</p>

<p>Asamoah was born in Mampong in Ghana but moved to Germany at a young age, where he developed to become a professional footballer.</p>

<p>He went on to play for the German national team, making 43 appearances and scoring six goals. </p>

Video: Schalke team manager Gerald Asamoah sheds tears after team’s relegation

Video: Schalke team manager Gerald Asamoah sheds tears after Bundesliga relegation

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