Newcastle United have announced the signing of Loris Karius from Liverpool.

The German has signed a contract until January after being released by Liverpool this past summer.

Karius has arrived after back-up keeper Karl Darlow suffered an ankle injury.

"I felt it was the right project for me and I'm excited to work with the coaches and my new team-mates," he said.

"I'm excited. It's a good opportunity for me and a great project to be part of. It didn't take me long to make a decision," said Karius, who had joined Liverpool from Mainz 05 in 2016.

"Newcastle have a great coach and play really attractive football."

Toon boss Eddie Howe added: "He [Karius] is a very good keeper with Premier League and European experience.

"He will provide competition and support over an important part of the season."