Since signing for the Magpies club in September 2022, after making a bunch of complicated moves, Loris Karius' time hasn't been smooth at Newcastle. Arrived with the hope of getting some significant game time at the Tyneside club, the former Liverpool star was always overshadowed under Nick Pope's shadow.
Summer released Newcastle goalkeeper considered by La Liga Giants for a free move
In fact, after that horrible night of the UCL Final against Real Madrid, Karius had his first game started, that too in Newcastle's Carabao Cup Final against Man United. Despite making numerous brilliant saves, the German couldn't help his team register their much-awaited trophy. After that, he had only one more appearance, in the club's 4-1 loss to Arsenal, before the club released him this summer.
However, recent reports suggest that the former Newcastle goalkeeper has been enquired by La Liga Giants FC Barcelona. Recently, the Catalan club had their priority goalkeeper, Marc Andre Ter Stegen, severely injured in the fixture against Villarreal, after which the club has been trying to find suitable replacements for the German international.
Knowing that the summer transfer window got over much before, the only option left for FC Barcelona is to sign free agents as replacements. Given that Newcastle United released Loris Karius this summer, the 31-year-old has lately been without a club and thus has been an important option for the Catalan side, along with Keylor Navas and Szczęsny.
Being still remembered for his heroics for the Reds, in a campaign that was more than 5 years ago, the German keeper is among the shortlisted names, and Barca is considering a replacement. As per reports from Mundo Deportivo, Karius is looked at as one of the most suitable options, as being comparatively younger than his competitors, the German might provide more utility in the club's goal.
Overall, although Loris Karius didn't get the significant game time he came in search of, the goalkeeper stands a significant choice of reviving his career once again, finally. With a European giant like FC Barcelona on the table, it might be a much easier choice for Karius to shape his career trajectory for the better.