Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting is attracting interest from Schalke 04 and Hamburg, with the New York Red Bulls also keen to extend the Cameroon forward’s contract.
The 37-year-old could become a free agent on 1 January 2027, and Schalke have opened contact with the former Cameroon international, according to an exclusive Africafoot report.
Choupo-Moting currently plays for Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls but is reportedly interested in returning to Germany, where he made his name.
Africafoot reports that Schalke are considering offering the striker a six-month deal as they assess their attacking options. The move could depend on the future of Edin Dzeko, whose situation at the club remains unclear.
Hamburg, where Choupo-Moting began his career, are also reportedly interested in bringing him back to his boyhood club. Initial contact is said to have taken place, although the Red Bulls are understood to be negotiating a contract extension with the forward.
No agreement has been announced, leaving his future uncertain as the January transfer window approaches.
Choupo-Moting’s journey with Cameroon
Choupo-Moting made his senior debut for Cameroon in 2010 and went on to represent the Indomitable Lions at three FIFA World Cups – in South Africa in 2010, Brazil in 2014 and Qatar in 2022.
He scored his first World Cup goal in Cameroon’s 3-3 draw with Serbia in Qatar, having also helped the team qualify for the tournament.
The forward featured at several Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and became one of the experienced figures in the national team. He finished his international career with 76 appearances and 20 goals, according to RSSSF records.
At club level, Choupo-Moting has played for Hamburg, Mainz, Schalke, Stoke City, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich. He won three Bundesliga titles with Bayern and two Ligue 1 titles during his time in Paris.
He joined the New York Red Bulls in 2024, bringing extensive experience from European football to the MLS side.
