Kramer's contract with Borussia Mönchengladbach was terminated with a million-dollar severance payment. He posted a video thanking his colleagues and the club, expressing his intention to continue playing for two more years before pursuing a coaching career. There are loose rumors about his potential move to Schalke.

There were rumors about Schalke 04 being interested in Christoph Kramer. However, no official move has been made as Schalke 04, being a second-division club, cannot afford his salary.