Loris Karius is urged by his fiancée to leave the Premier League because 'Newcastle is too inconvenient'

By premiernews On Mar 27, 2024

Loris Karius' fiancée has implored the goalkeeper to find a club in Italy so he can leave the “uncomfortable” Newcastle.

The German He has somewhat rebuilt his career as the Magpies' third goalkeeper, but life on Tyneside is not without its challenges.

Karius' fiancée has struggled with the lack of direct flights from Newcastle to Milan

Karius has largely warmed the bench since joining Newcastle on a free transfer in September 2022.

He has only played one game for the club this season, lining up between the sticks in the 4-1 loss to Arsenal last month.

The 30-year-old has impressed Eddie Howe behind the scenes as a capable understudy Nick Papa and Martin Dubravka.

However, Karius has experienced the difficulties of having a long-distance relationship off the playing field.

His partner is Italian television presenter Diletta Leotta, who lives in Milan and gave birth to the couple's daughter, Aria, in August last year.

The DAZN star has now asked Karius to leave the Toon to find a Serie A club so the three of them can be together.

In an interview with TuttosportLeotta said: “Loris has people at his side who work for him. I hope he makes the best decision for his career.

“I live in Milan, so to say being close to Milan in terms of convenience would be ideal for us.”

Monza was then brought up, to which Leotta replied: “Monza or any other team in Italy.

“I would love for him to come play in Italy and be close to his family.

“Newcastle is very inconvenient because there are no direct flights. Neither to Paris nor to Amsterdam.”

Karius, a former target of Serie A giant InterHe is out of contract at Newcastle this summer and has only signed a one-year extension.

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He has struggled to find regular football since his unfortunate spell at Liverpool – especially being in the 2018 Champions League final.

Karius and Leotta have been together since 2022 following his permanent departure from Anfield.

Karius was an unused substitute in Newcastle's 0-0 draw in Milan in September, where Leotta and his son reside.

He will return to the bench for the 16th time this season when the Magpies host West Ham, but his future this summer remains unclear.