Heartbreaking news has been confirmed about former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius.

Former Liverpool and Newcastle United goalkeeper Loris Karius has revealed he has considered retirement after spending an extended period without regular playing time. The 31-year-old is often remembered for his unfortunate performance in the 2018 Champions League final, where errors led to Karim Benzema’s opening goal and Gareth Bale’s long-range strike slipping through his hands.

After his time at Liverpool, Karius had a stint at Newcastle United under Eddie Howe but struggled for game time. Now a free agent, the German shot-stopper has opened up about his future in an interview with *Sport Bible*, admitting that retirement is a possibility as he explores other interests outside of football.

Reflecting on this challenging phase, Karius stated: “If you’ve been out for as long as I have, then you obviously have to consider retirement. I haven’t made a decision yet because there’s no need to. I’m still fit. I still have all the potential and the ability. But if a door doesn’t open, then I have to be honest and say to myself, ‘Listen. I’ve got many other things that I can pursue that excite me; that I enjoy and put effort into.’ I don’t think it would hit me that hard because I’ve already been going through this process over the last few years.”

While it’s likely there are clubs that could use Karius as part of their squad, his reputation following the high-profile errors at Liverpool has been difficult to overcome. Whether he continues in football or transitions to new endeavors, Karius is clearly keeping his options open.