.July 20, 2024 16:05 GMT (UK), by Ketan Patel.
Matip leaves Liverpool for Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen have tabled an unexpected promotion for Liverpool defender Joel Matip last night, with the German born centre-back all set to come back to his birthplace after 8 years with the Anfield side. The 32-year-old Cameroon global has mentioned his farewells to the workers at Liverpool and will certainly have a health care following full week.German champs Leverkusen are actually seeking to include some players to their team this summertime, and also especially the nightclub's manager Xabi Alonso looks for experience in protection. Matip recently possessed a lengthy spell with Schalke 04, and has actually been a crucial participant of Liverpool's squad under ex-manager Jurgen Klopp.After talks along with freshly appointed employer Arne Port last week, Matip was educated that he was actually totally free to leave the nightclub on a Bosman move upon obtaining a get in touch with from Leverkusen, and no brand-new deal gets on the table.Matip will certainly join Leverkusen ahead of several other crews, consisting of rate of interest from French duo Marseille as well as Monaco, and also will certainly place pen to newspaper on a four-year contract with his new group.