Newcastle United have revealed they have an option to sign Loris Karius on a permanent deal.
The former Liverpool stopper has arrived on a "short-term deal" to give the club cover for injured stopper Karl Darlow. Darlow picked up an ankle injury in training last week and has now been replaced by the German while he recovers.
A United statement read: "United have announced the signing goalkeeper Loris Karius on a short-term contract.
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"Karius, a free agent following his departure from Liverpool in the summer, has agreed a deal until January with an option to extend his stay until the end of the season."
Newcastle United head coach, Eddie Howe, said: “We are pleased to add Loris to our goalkeeping group. He is a very good goalkeeper with Premier League and European experience and he will provide competition and support over an important part of the season.”
Karius said: “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.
“Newcastle have a great coach and play really attractive football. I felt it was the right project for me and I’m excited to work with the coaches and my new teammates.”
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