Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Loris Karius from Mainz, the goalkeeper agreeing terms on a long-term contract.
The 22-year-old s arrival was confirmed on Tuesday after he completed a medical.
He is expected to provide competition for Simon Mignolet, who has endured an up-and-down three seasons as Liverpool s first choice.
It s a very good feeling and it s an honour to play for a club like this, Karius said.
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 bec…
Stuttgart have signed Florian Klein from Red Bull Salzburg as the club seek to rebuild after securing their Bundesliga status.
Last weekend s 2-1 defeat to Wolfsburg may have been their 17th in the league this season but, with the three sides below them all losing, Stuttgart s safety was confirmed and they can now plan for next term.
Defender Klein, 27, has made 23 league appearances for Austrian champions Salzburg this season and was also part of their UEFA Europa League campaign that saw them reach the last 16.
Klein moved to Salzburg in 2012 but has chosen to move to Germany rather than renew his contract in Austria.
Stuttgart have agreed a three-year contract with the Austria international and Fredi Bobic believes that he will help them improve after a season…
Barcelona attacker Isaac Cuenca has returned to training after a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a knee injury.
The 21-year-old underwent knee surgery at the end of the 2011/12 campaign, and was initially expected to be out of action for an estimated three to four months.
Cuenca s recovery has taken longer than first anticipated and the promising winger has not featured all season for his club.
The Spain under-21 international is now on his way back, with Barca confirming he has resumed training.
Cuenca has not set a date for his comeback just yet, but the attacker could resume match action in the coming weeks.
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