.July 20, 2024 16:05 GMT (UK), by Ketan Patel.
Matip leaves Liverpool for Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen have actually tabled an astonishing provide for Liverpool defender Joel Matip last night, along with the German born centre-back prepared to return to his birthplace after 8 years with the Anfield side. The 32-year-old Cameroon international possesses claimed his goodbyes to the team at Liverpool and will possess a medical next full week.German champions Leverkusen are actually wanting to include some players to their squad this summer months, and especially the club's manager Xabi Alonso seeks expertise in protection. Matip formerly had a lengthy incantation along with Schalke 04, and also has actually been actually a necessary participant of Liverpool's team under ex-manager Jurgen Klopp.After chats along with recently assigned supervisor Arne Port recently, Matip was actually informed that he was free of cost to leave the club on a Bosman transmission upon acquiring a connect with from Leverkusen, and no brand-new package is on the table.Matip will participate in Leverkusen ahead of countless various other staffs, including interest from French duo Marseille and Monaco, and also will put pen to paper on a four-year contract along with his brand-new group.