Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting, who holds both Cameroonian and German citizenship, will become a free agent on January 1, 2027. He is reportedly considering a return to the Bundesliga for a final challenge. Schalke 04 is in contact with the 37-year-old striker and is thinking about signing him for six months, viewing him as a good low-cost opportunity due to their limited budget. However, any concrete negotiations are conditional on the clarification of Edin Dzeko's future at the club.
Schalke is not the only interested party, as his former club Hamburg is also said to be considering him. Initial contacts with Hamburg have reportedly taken place. At the same time, Choupo-Moting's current team, the New York Red Bulls, which he joined in January 2025, are in negotiations with him over a contract extension. The forward has 76 caps and 20 goals for Cameroon. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €1.00M. In the 2025/2026 Major League Soccer season, he has made 22 appearances, scoring 5 goals and providing 1 assist.
