Loris Karius reveals he had to make a 'quick decision' when Newcastle United made an unexpected approach last week. The former Liverpool goalkeeper has signed a short-term deal at St James' Park to provide competition for Nick Pope.
Newcastle sanctioned a deadline-day loan exit for Martin Dubravka after the Slovakian international lost his starting spot to the summer signing. Karl Darlow and Mark Gillespie were expected to provide cover, but an ankle injury for the former Nottingham Forest shot-stopper prompted the Magpies to move swiftly to secure a replacement.
Karius was a free agent following his release from Liverpool, and has spent the last three seasons on loan with Besiktas and his most recent spell at Union Berlin. The 29-year-old did not find a new club during the summer transfer window, but agreed a deal with Newcastle less than 24 hours after being told of the club's interest.
