Schalke 04 aims to reunite with Joël Matip, former player and ex-Liverpool defender, currently clubless. Matip left Schalke for Liverpool in 2016, winning the Champions League. Though Schalke wanted him back after his contract ended this summer, Matip prioritized family time. Now, under manager Kees van Wonderen, Schalke hopes to re-sign the 33-year-old, considering a long-term deal or a short-term stint to aid the team this season.

Schalke 04 is hopeful of adding Joël Matip, a Champions League winner and former player, to their squad under the management of Kees van Wonderen. Joël Matip, who is currently without a club following his departure from Liverpool, has been in contact with Schalke. The club is reportedly planning another attempt to secure the 33-year-old defender's signature. The options being considered include signing a long-term contract that would allow him to end his career at Schalke or assisting the team in the latter half of the season before pursuing further career opportunities. Although Schalke's squad already comprises seven central defenders, Matip's quality is seen as a potential benefit for the team as they face challenges in the league.