Liverpool keeper Loris Karius is not interested in a move back to Germany and wants to fight for his place at the Merseyside club, his agent has confirmed.

Karius signed for the Reds from Mainz last summer, but his first season with the Reds turned out to be nothing short of disappointing.

The 23-year-old was recently linked with a move to his homeland, but his agent, Florian Goll, has insisted that Karius wants to fight for his place in Jurgen Klopp's side.

Speaking to Goal, he said: "There is absolutely nothing to the rumours that Karius will leave.

"He did not sign at Liverpool for the short term.

"He believes in the vision of the manager and he wants to be fully fit and prepared to fight for the No 1 position from the first day back.

"He has already started his individual programme to keep fit during the summer, because he wants to be completely ready when pre-season starts.

"He is extremely motivated by the competition."