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Goalkeeper Loris Karius extends his contract at FC Schalke 04

Loris Karius has signed a new contract at FC Schalke 04, putting pen to paper on a new deal dated 30th June 2028. Karius was a key figure in Schalke winning promotion back to the Bundesliga, with the Royal Blues conceding a league-low 31 goals all season. Karius featured in 30 league matches in 2025/26, keeping 13 clean sheets in the process.

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Three Schalke players nominated for Player of the Season in DFL fan vote

With the 2025/26 season almost at an end, the battle is on to be crowned MVP for the year. The German Football League (DFL) is looking to name its Player of the Season for the current campaign in its official app. Among the 16 nominees are three Schalke players: Loris Karius, Soufiane El-Faouzi and Kenan Karaman.

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Loris Karius back in team training

Goalkeeper Loris Karius, who has missed each of the last three league games due to a back problem, returned to team training on Wednesday (11/3). The 32-year-old worked alone with goalkeeping coach Volkan Ünlü on Monday (9/3) and Tuesday (10/3) at the start of the week.

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Loris Karius: It’s not about the table, it’s about what we demand of ourselves

Loris Karius was without doubt the man of the hour (and-a-half) as FC Schalke 04 picked up a point at the Olympiastadion on Saturday night (17/1), making a number of crucial saves to secure a clean sheet in Berlin. For the 32-year-old shot-stopper, though, his own performance against Hertha BSC took a backseat in his post-match analysis.

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Number of players back in training

Over half a dozen of players were back in training for the first full week of FC Schalke 04’s calendar year.

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Loris Karius: Give 100% once more this week

Loris Karius also enjoyed a successful end to the year at home as Schalke claimed a 1-0 win over 1. FC Nürnberg on Sunday (14/12). For the goalkeeper, it was his ninth clean sheet of the league campaign.

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Loris Karius: We’ve become a real unit where everyone gives 100%

Schalke ran out 3-0 winners away at Hannover 96 on Friday evening (17/10). After the final whistle, both head coaches shared their thoughts on the match, while Loris Karius and director of professional football Youri Mulder also reflected on the victory.

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Loris Karius back in training after dental operation

After recharging their batteries with three days off following the friendly in Mönchengladbach, the Royal Blues began preparations on Tuesday (9/9) for this weekend’s home game against Holstein Kiel.

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Loris Karius: Important to keep a clean sheet for as long as possible to stay in the game

The 1-0 victory over Dresden was not only Schalke’s third win in just four league games, but also their first clean sheet in the 2. Bundesliga this season. Goalkeeper Loris Karius played a key role throughout the 90 minutes and spoke of a “good feeling” afterwards.

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Loris Karius: It gives you that extra push

On Saturday (23/8), Loris Karius’ penalty save played a huge part in FC Schalke 04 picking up all three points against local rivals VfL Bochum. The crowd at the VELTINS-Arena were on their feet for the first time when the goalkeeper kept out Kevin Vogt’s 25th-minute spot kick on a special evening for the Royal Blues. The 32-year-old himself did not initially realise the impact that this had.

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Loris Karius: Moments like this are exactly why I wanted to remain here

Loris Karius was able to enjoy the atmosphere created by the Schalke fans during their 2-1 win against Hertha BSC on Friday evening (1/8), with the goalkeeper listing their support as one of the reasons the Royal Blues were able to get the season off to a wining start.

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Loris Karius: It felt good to be back

On Saturday (19/7), Loris Karius kept a clean sheet on his return in goal for the Royal Blues. The ‘keeper played the first 45 minutes of the goalless draw against FC Twente. “It felt good to be back between the sticks,” said Karius, who suffered a calf injury in the game away against Fürth 111 days ago.

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