Loris Karius is being linked with a blockbuster transfer to a European giant, with his redemption arc continuing several years after he left Liverpool

Bayern Munich is reportedly considering a move for the former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius, who has successfully rebuilt his career in Germany.

Karius will be remembered in England for his mistakes in the 2018 Champions League final against Real Madrid. However, he has slowly worked his way back to the Bundesliga following that game, and is now a key man for a rejuvenated Schalke.

According to Sky Germany, Karius has done so well that Bayern Munich is considering making a move for him as an experienced option between the sticks. Now 33, he is under contract until the summer of 2028.

Earlier this season, Karius became the first goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet against Bayern Munich in 60 games as Schalke held the German giant to a goalless draw.

That was Schalke's second game back in the Bundesliga after a spell in the second tier. After nine games, it is inside the relegation zone and above only Borussia Monchengladbach, but within touching distance of the sides above.

"This was my goal from the beginning, to bring the club and myself back to the top division," Karius told AFP last season, when Schalke was on the verge of sealing promotion.

"I came in with this vision and I think it will be a great story in the end.

"Of course (I had) doubts if I can get the chance again to play at this level, if it will work out again. Doubts about my performance, maybe not, but of course there are certain things you don't have the power to change.

"That I can deliver, I was pretty sure of, but it was more the circumstances around if I can get another shot or not, if someone will give me the trust again."

Schalke sporting director Frank Baumann outlined how Karius' quality and experience were a driving force behind Schalke's return to the top flight a few months ago.

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"Loris is absolutely a big performer for us. He's experienced, he's ambitious," Baumann said. "He wants to get back to the Bundesliga. You see that in every training session, every game. He also had difficult times, which matched well to the club here.

"Goalkeeper is the position where the head matters the most. Every step you put wrong can lead to a goal everyone will blame you for.

"If your head is not right, you're missing confidence and you'll make wrong decisions. But that's what I like about this position. There are a lot of games where you can save your team, where your team relies on you, needs you, and you can shine and deliver."

Liverpool.com says: It is good to see Karius doing well. He is clearly well-liked at Schalke, and it would be an interesting move if he got another crack at playing for one of Europe's biggest clubs.