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Former Liverpool goalkeeper Karius signs for Schalke

AFP
Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025

BERLIN: Former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius on Tuesday signed for German second-division side Schalke, the latest in a series of clubs as he tries to revive his career.

Karius has bounced around teams in England, Germany and Turkey but has failed to secure significant game time. The 31-year-old was widely criticised following an error-ridden performance in Liverpool´s 3-1 Champions League final loss to Real Madrid in 2018, his last match for the club.

Five days after the match, Karius was diagnosed with concussion, having collided with Real defender Sergio Ramos. Most recently he was with Premier League club Newcastle but has been a free agent since his contract expired in July 2024.