.July 20, 2024 16:05 GMT (UK), by Ketan Patel.
Matip leaves Liverpool for Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen have tabled an unusual provide for Liverpool defender Joel Matip last night, with the German born centre-back prepared to return to his birthplace after 8 years with the Anfield side. The 32-year-old Cameroon worldwide possesses stated his farewells to the workers at Liverpool and are going to have a medical upcoming week.German champions Leverkusen are hoping to include some gamers to their squad this summertime, as well as in particular the nightclub's manager Xabi Alonso finds expertise in defence. Matip previously had a lengthy incantation along with Schalke 04, as well as has been a vital member of Liverpool's team under ex-manager Jurgen Klopp.After converses with recently assigned supervisor Arne Port recently, Matip was informed that he was actually cost-free to leave behind the club on a Bosman transfer upon obtaining a get in touch with coming from Leverkusen, and no new bargain gets on the table.Matip is going to join Leverkusen before countless various other teams, including enthusiasm coming from French duo Marseille and also Monaco, as well as will definitely place marker to newspaper on a four-year deal with his brand new group.