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Liverpool Football Club have confirmed a deal has been reached to sign goalkeeper Loris Karius from FSV Mainz 05.

The 22-year-old has agreed a long-term contract with the Reds to tie up a move from the Bundesliga side after completing a medical on Merseyside.

Speaking about the switch to Anfield, Karius told Liverpoolfc.com: “It’s a very good feeling and it’s an honour to play for a club like this.

“They have a special history and the fans are amazing here, so I look forward to playing at Anfield.

“I know a lot about the club from watching them on TV. The history, everybody who plays football knows. There a lot of things in my head when I think of this club.

“I spoke to the manager and I had a good feeling afterwards because he told me what he wants to do with the club and with the players.

“It was a good talk with him and after that I was convinced this was the right decision.”

Karius, who has represented Germany at U21 level, made 34 Bundesliga appearances last season, keeping nine clean sheets to help Mainz to a sixth-place finish.

He becomes Liverpool’s second new arrival of the summer so far after a deal was agreed earlier this year to sign Joel Matip following the conclusion of his current deal with FC Schalke.

Karius will officially become registered as a Reds player on July 1.

http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-t ... ris-karius

P.S. It has been confirmed he will wear the vacant Number 1 jersey as requested

  WELCOME 2 LFC 

Like to see Mignolets face tonight   

Welcome aboard lad. Let's hope he proves more than capable for challenging for the number 1 spot 

Here is his video interview with LFC TV earlier today, enjoy

parchpea » Tue May 24, 2016 6:44 pm wrote:Like to see Mignolets face tonight   

ok. here it is.

German u21 keeper, plenty of top flight experience and voted only second to Neuer in Germany by his fellow pros.

If he was English we'd be paying 5 times the fee.

Could be a bargain at 4.7mil.

JC_81 » Tue May 24, 2016 10:04 am wrote:German u21 keeper, plenty of top flight experience and voted only second to Neuer in Germany by his fellow pros.

If he was English we'd be paying 5 times the fee.

Could be a bargain at 4.7mil.

In reality, under £5million just isn't that much of a risk. Either Mignolet picks it up, or we've got a new #1.

This could arguably be our most important signing of the offseason.

Welcome lad. Please take over number 1 role.

I've heard he may not be available for first 3 weeks of prem season due to playing for Germany in Olympics.

andy_g » Tue May 24, 2016 6:55 pm wrote:

parchpea » Tue May 24, 2016 6:44 pm wrote:Like to see Mignolets face tonight   

ok. here it is.

This is more like it... 

Karius will wear the No.1 jersey for Liverpool!

This is a crucial signing which could make a significant difference.
Im glad Klopp has addressed the GK position early. Next a LB and CM.

Welcome to the club Loris.

New keeper
Get them signed before that c*nt mourinho gets in the united hotseat ....cos as sure as hell - he will try to scupper every signing we make

Welcome to the club lad