Loris Karius is starting to shine on loan in the Turkish Super Lig from Premier League outfit Liverpool but will he play under Jurgen Klopp again?
Loris Karius has told Besiktas that he wants to stay in Turkey for the time being despite claims suggesting that he could be sent back to Liverpool at the end of the season, as reported by Fanatik.
The German goalkeeper was forced out of Anfield last summer after his disasterclass in the Champions League final and the resulting big-money signing of Brazil international Alisson Becker, joining the Super Lig outfit on a two-year loan deal.
But an error-strewn start to life in Turkey raised suggestions that Besiktas could look to rip up the deal, particularly when he was publicly slammed by manager Senol Gunes (Sky).
Karius has enjoyed something of a renaissance between the sticks of late, however, rebuilding his reputation with a series of excellent performances to show why Liverpool bought him in the first place back in the summer of 2016.
And, according to Fanatik, the former Mainz stopper has now told Besiktas that he wants to stay next season. His hopes will surely be boosted by the fact that Gunes (below) will leave to take charge of the Turkish national team with former Shakhtar Donetsk and Zenit boss Mircea Lucescu lined up as a potential replacement.
According to the Liverpool Echo, Besiktas have an option to sign Karius permanently for £9.5 million.
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