For anyone who is of a mind to pick up the LG Optimus Black as their favoured Android smartphone you may like to know roughly when you will see the handset, and the latest word on that matter has now been revealed.

According to an article over on Engadget, LG have now officially announced that the LG Optimus Black, a device that comes sporting LG’s new NOVA display will make its international debut in Europe later this month.

After the Android 2.2 Froyo sporting handset is debuted in Europe the handset will then head for US and Asia shores, with pre-orders for the device from 56 networks across 50 countries.

The President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company, Dr. Jong-seok Park says, “For smartphone users who appreciate both style and substance, the LG Optimus Black offers beauty, performance and mobility in one smart package.”

No word on exactly which European countries will gain the device first, just when it will be available or for how much. So any of our readers in Europe hoping to snap up the LG Optimus Black when the 700 nits 4-inch NOVA touch screen handset becomes available