Bundesliga: Schalke 04 opens the door to an Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting return

Schalke 04 ready to bring the Cameroonian back

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Bundesliga: Schalke 04 opens the door to an Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting return

It's already been announced! Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting will be a free agent as of January 1, 2027.

Having scored 5 goals in 22 games for the New York Red Bulls in MLS, the Cameroonian is reportedly considering a return to the Bundesliga for one last challenge. According to the latest reports, Schalke 04 are in contact with the Cameroonian striker. The Ruhr club, which competes in the Bundesliga, are reportedly considering signing him for six months. However, no concrete negotiations can take place until Edin Dzeko's future at the club is clarified.

🚨🔵⚪ Schalke explore Choupo-Moting return! Schalke have sounded out Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting over a six-month deal, with any move dependent on Edin Džeko’s future being resolved. Hamburg are also said to have made initial contact. Would Choupo-Moting be a smart addition for Schalke? 👀
— Burle Junior (@BurleJunior) November 10, 2026

Hamburg also interested

Schalke 04 are not the only club interested. Hamburg, his boyhood club, are also reportedly interested in offering him one last dance. Initial contact is said to have already taken place between the parties. However, on the other hand, the New York Red Bulls are reportedly negotiating a contract extension with the Cameroonian.

For now, nothing is official and Choupo-Moting's future remains uncertain.

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