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 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.
34 Simon Mignolet and Loris Karius compared in their 34 league games 2015/16. Level.
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Karius, who kept nine clean sheets in 34 Bundesliga games in 2015-16, is Liverpool s third permanent signing of Jurgen Klopp s reign after Marko Grujic and Joel Matip.
I am delighted we have signed Loris, he has had a fantastic season with Mainz and has developed into a very good goalkeeper since his return to Germany, said Klopp.
I am really pleased that we were able to move so quickly to get him and that Loris has shown such a desire to come to Liverpool with a lot of other clubs interested in him.
I know he will add to the quality we have in this position and I look forward to working with him and all our players when we return for pre-season.
