Schalke 04 to offer new contract to former Liverpool man
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Schalke 04 are going to be playing in the Bundesliga next season after securing promotion from the second division this term. Image Credits: Imago ImagesSchalke 04 will be back in the Bundesliga next season after clinching promotion from the second tier.The Royal Blues have built their surge around defensive solidity, boasting one of the best records in their division and leaning heavily on a familiar name to Liverpool supporters between the posts.Former Reds ‘keeper Loris Karius has enjoyed a strong promotion season, with reports in Germany claiming Schalke are now ready to reward the goalkeeper with a fresh contract that would keep him at the club beyond his current 2027 deal.Both the player and the club are said to be relaxed about talks, with Schalke keen to tie down the 32‑year‑old after his impressive role in their return to the topflightSky Sports Germany report that Karius is set to receive a new bumper contract offer that would make him one of the highest earners at the club:“In goal, there are many indications that the Royal Blues will start with the same pairing.
A timely agreement is still to be expected here,” they report.“The 32-year-old is to become one of the top earners in the S04 squad. If possible, the backup should be Kevin Müller again. ”For Liverpool fans, Karius’ story is inseparable from the 2018 Champions League final, when two high‑profile errors in Kyiv against Real Madrid appeared to derail his career on the biggest stage.What followed was a difficult, nomadic spell of loans and short‑term moves including to the likes of Besiktas, Union Berlin and Newcastle United.Schalke, however, took a chance on him in January 2025, initially bringing him in as a backup option before he fought his way to the number one shirt.Since then, he has become one of the standout goalkeepers in the 2.
Bundesliga, keeping a league‑leading number of clean sheets and helping Schalke concede just 31 goals in 34 Bundesliga 2. games.After all he’s been through at Liverpool, it’s nice to see that Karius has found a home to play out the rest of his career. At just 32, he still has many years to give as a goalkeeper.