.July 20, 2024 16:05 GMT (UK), by Ketan Patel.
Matip leaves Liverpool for Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen have tabled a surprising deal for Liverpool defender Joel Matip the other day, with the German born centre-back all set to return to his birthplace after 8 years with the Anfield side. The 32-year-old Cameroon global possesses stated his farewells to the workers at Liverpool and also are going to possess a medical next full week.German champions Leverkusen are actually aiming to add some gamers to their squad this summer, and also particularly the club's supervisor Xabi Alonso seeks knowledge in defence. Matip earlier had a lengthy incantation along with Schalke 04, and also has actually been actually an important member of Liverpool's squad under ex-manager Jurgen Klopp.After converses along with recently appointed boss Arne Port recently, Matip was actually updated that he was actually totally free to leave behind the club on a Bosman transfer upon getting a call from Leverkusen, as well as no brand-new package is on the table.Matip will definitely participate in Leverkusen in advance of various various other staffs, featuring interest coming from French duo Marseille as well as Monaco, and will place marker to paper on a four-year contract along with his new team.