Loris Karius has found a new club: The goalkeeper is about to join Newcastle United.

After unfortunate loan spells at Besiktas Istanbul and Union Berlin, Loris Karius spent last season back at Liverpool FC - but he was no longer used for the Reds. His contract at Anfield ran this summer, and unsurprisingly there were no attempts to extend it.

According to Sky, the ex-Mainzer now has a new opportunity: the 29-year-old will join Newcastle United! The goalkeeper has therefore already arrived in Newcastle, where he will soon complete his medical check. Karius should get a short-term contract with the Magpies.

Newcastle had sold substitute keeper Martin Dubravka to Manchester United on Deadline Day. With backup Karl Darlow also missing, the Magpies were forced to act.

Nick Pope remains untouchable in the goal of the nouveau riche club - but behind it Karius can possibly recommend himself for new tasks in the coming weeks.

This article was originally published on 90min.com as Loris Karius before joining Newcastle United.