.July 20, 2024 16:05 GMT (UK), by Ketan Patel.
Matip leaves Liverpool for Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen have actually tabled a shocking deal for Liverpool defender Joel Matip last night, with the German birthed centre-back prepared to go back to his birthplace after 8 years with the Anfield side. The 32-year-old Cameroon worldwide possesses claimed his adieus to the personnel at Liverpool as well as will definitely have a clinical upcoming week.German champs Leverkusen are actually aiming to include some gamers to their team this summer months, and also especially the nightclub's supervisor Xabi Alonso seeks knowledge in protection. Matip previously possessed a lengthy spell along with Schalke 04, as well as has actually been an important member of Liverpool's squad under ex-manager Jurgen Klopp.After converses with recently assigned manager Arne Port last week, Matip was actually updated that he was complimentary to leave behind the club on a Bosman move upon obtaining a get in touch with coming from Leverkusen, and no new bargain is on the table.Matip is going to participate in Leverkusen in advance of countless other groups, consisting of enthusiasm from French duo Marseille and Monaco, and are going to place pen to paper on a four-year contract with his brand-new crew.