Earns less than his wife: Loris Karius' salary at Schalke revealed
Yasmine Green
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Loris Karius, who recently signed a six-month contract with German club Schalke, will earn a relatively modest salary, according to Bild. Not only is his pay lower than that of many of his teammates, but it’s also less than what his wife earns!
The German outlet reports that Karius’ monthly salary is just €25,000, amounting to €150,000 over the course of his half-year contract. In comparison, some of his teammates earn €600,000 annually—double Karius’ pay.
Meanwhile, Karius’ wife, Diletta Leotta, a presenter for DAZN, earns approximately €1 million per year—significantly more than the goalkeeper. This creates a rather unusual dynamic!
Karius, who had been without a club for months and was training independently to maintain his fitness, does not have an automatic contract extension clause.
It’s clear that Karius didn’t join Schalke for the paycheck. The German goalkeeper appears focused on regaining his form and showcasing his skills, aiming to attract the attention of higher-profile clubs.
