FC Schalke 04 is set to see movement in the goalkeeper position this summer. The extension of backup keeper Kevin Müller is said to be a "formality," according to "kicker." The 35-year-old veteran was loaned from 1. FC Heidenheim in January and has proven to be a reliable backup for starting keeper Loris Karius. Müller expressed in May that he could very well see himself staying at FC Schalke 04, feeling warmly welcomed from day one. Behind Karius and Müller, goalkeeper talents Luca Podlech and Johannes Siebeking are ready, with one of them likely to gain playing experience on loan next season.

In another development, FC Schalke 04 has extended Loris Karius's contract early for another year until 2027. Reports suggest that Karius will rise to be one of the top earners in the squad, earning over a million euros per season. Youri Mulder, Schalke's director of professional football, praised Karius for his consistently strong performances, which have significantly contributed to the team's success. Karius himself emphasized that last season showed what the team can achieve with unity and focus, and he is looking forward to the new season and the return to the Bundesliga.