He’s been on quite the journey, playing for various teams in England, Germany, and Turkey, but hasn’t really found a solid spot to get regular playing time.
The 31-year-old faced a lot of backlash after a rough outing in the 2018 Champions League final against Real Madrid, which ended in a 3-1 defeat for Liverpool and marked his last game with the team.
Just days later, he was diagnosed with a concussion from a clash with Sergio Ramos.
Most recently, he was with Newcastle in the Premier League but has been without a club since his contract ended in July 2024.
“Schalke are a big club with passionate fans,” Karius said in a statement, adding “I’m looking forward to training with the team.”
Karius has signed with Schalke, a once-prominent club seeking to improve their current situation.
With a rich history that includes seven top-tier championships, Schalke currently finds themselves only six points clear of the relegation play-off zone in the second tier of German football.
After arriving in Gelsenkirchen for a medical examination on Friday, Karius is anticipated to serve as the secondary goalkeeper to Justin Heekeren.