.July 20, 2024 16:05 GMT (UK), by Ketan Patel.
Matip leaves Liverpool for Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen have tabled an unusual provide for Liverpool protector Joel Matip last night, with the German birthed centre-back ready to go back to his birthplace after 8 years along with the Anfield edge. The 32-year-old Cameroon worldwide has claimed his bye-byes to the staff at Liverpool as well as will certainly possess a clinical following week.German champs Leverkusen are actually wanting to include some players to their team this summertime, and also particularly the nightclub's manager Xabi Alonso seeks knowledge in defence. Matip earlier had a long spell along with Schalke 04, and also has been a vital member of Liverpool's squad under ex-manager Jurgen Klopp.After talks with freshly appointed employer Arne Slot last week, Matip was informed that he was actually complimentary to leave the club on a Bosman transmission upon getting a connect with from Leverkusen, and also no brand new package performs the table.Matip is going to join Leverkusen in advance of several various other staffs, consisting of rate of interest from French duo Marseille and Monaco, and also will definitely put pen to paper on a four-year agreement with his brand-new staff.