After leaving Anfield at the end of his contract in the summer, Loris Karius has now found a new club, signing for Newcastle on a short-term deal.
The 29-year-old has finished his six-year spell with Liverpool, having spent last season entirely on the fringes after two different loan spells.
Karius did not play for the Reds after the 2018 Champions League final, instead spending time on loan at Besiktas and Union Berlin as he struggled to find a new club to re-establish himself.
The goalkeeper left Liverpool after experiencing many “ups and downs” and said he was “mentally and physically ready” for his next challenge.
And that has seen him return to the Premier League, at least until January, with Newcastle signing Karius as a free agent following an injury to second-choice goalkeeper Karl Darlow.
Newcastle have the option to extend Karius’ contract until the end of the season.
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— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) September 12, 2022
Darlow is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a torn ankle ligament in training on Wednesday and with Martin Dubravka on loan at Man United, he has cut Eddie Howe short.
Karius will now act as backup to Nick Pope, with Mark Gillespie also in Howe’s goalkeeping ranks.
The German’s last competitive appearance was in February 2021, with Union Berlin, and the move to Newcastle represents a valuable opportunity for Karius to get his career back on track.
The 29-year-old made 49 appearances for the Reds during his six years on the club’s books.
