The girlfriend of Newcastle United goalkeeper Loris Karius admits she wants him to move to Italy.

Karius is strictly third choice at Newcastle this season.

Italian Diletta Leotta told La Gazzetta dello Sport: “He has another year on his contract and is doing well at Newcastle, but anyone who does this job always has their suitcase packed.

"I would understand any move, but I hope he can be brought closer. He takes a lot of flights.

"As soon as he has a day he leaves and even comes for just 24 hours."