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- Loris Karius is in advanced discussions with FC Schalke 04 over a new long-term contract.
- The proposed deal would keep the goalkeeper at the club until at least 2028.
- He is prepared to reject offers from Italy to continue playing in the Bundesliga.
- The 31-year-old is set to receive a significant salary increase under the new terms.
- An official announcement regarding the extension is expected in the coming days.
German goalkeeper Loris Karius is close to signing a new contract with FC Schalke 04. Reports from Sky Germany indicate that negotiations between the player and the Bundesliga club are nearly complete.
The 31-year-old shot-stopper’s current deal expires in 2027. Despite having two years remaining, both Karius and the Gelsenkirchen club want to extend their partnership. The proposed new contract would run until 2028.
The agreement includes plans to increase the former Liverpool keeper’s wages significantly. Should he put pen to paper, he would rank among the top earners at the Veltins-Arena.
Karius has rejected the chance to move to Italy. He has made it clear that his priority is to stay with Schalke and continue playing in the Bundesliga.
Both sides are currently working on the final elements of the contract. An official announcement is expected shortly.