Mueez Ajao
– Newcastle United have signed German keeper Loris Karius on an initial contract until January.
– The 29-year-old was a free agent after leaving Liverpool in the summer and there is an option to extend the deal until the end of the season.
– Karius has arrived after back-up keeper Karl Darlow suffered an ankle injury.
Also Read: OFFICIAL: Newcastle sign Alexander Isak for a club-record fee
✍️ #NUFC are pleased to announce the signing of Loris Karius on a short-term contract.
Welcome to Newcastle United, @LorisKarius! ⚫️⚪️
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) September 12, 2022
– “I felt it was the right project for me and I’m excited to work with the coaches and my new team-mates,” he said.
– Newcastle lost fellow stopper Martin Dubravka during the summer when he joined Manchester United on a season-long loan, while Nick Pope joined from Burnley.
– “He [Karius] is a very good keeper with Premier League and European experience,” said boss Eddie Howe.
– “He will provide competition and support over an important part of the season.”
– Karius played for Liverpool in their 2018 Champions League final defeat by Real Madrid and was blamed for two of the three goals – although it later emerged he had suffered a concussion.
– He then had loan spells at Besiktas and Union Berlin before his Reds exit.
– “I’m excited. It’s a good opportunity for me and a great project to be part of. It didn’t take me long to make a decision,” said Karius, who had joined Liverpool from Mainz 05 in 2016.
– “Newcastle have a great coach and play really attractive football.”
