.July 20, 2024 16:05 GMT (UK), by Ketan Patel.
Matip leaves Liverpool for Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen have actually tabled a shocking provide for Liverpool protector Joel Matip last night, along with the German birthed centre-back all set to come back to his homeland after 8 years with the Anfield side. The 32-year-old Cameroon international has claimed his farewells to the staff at Liverpool and will certainly possess a health care next full week.German champs Leverkusen are aiming to incorporate some players to their team this summertime, and particularly the nightclub's supervisor Xabi Alonso seeks experience in protection. Matip formerly possessed a long spell with Schalke 04, and also has been a necessary participant of Liverpool's team under ex-manager Jurgen Klopp.After talks with freshly designated supervisor Arne Port last week, Matip was educated that he was actually free to leave behind the nightclub on a Bosman move upon obtaining a contact coming from Leverkusen, as well as no new deal performs the table.Matip will certainly join Leverkusen before numerous various other staffs, including enthusiasm coming from French duo Marseille and also Monaco, and are going to place marker to paper on a four-year contract with his new staff.