.July 20, 2024 16:05 GMT (UK), through Ketan Patel.
Matip leaves behind Liverpool for Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen have tabled a shocking deal for Liverpool defender Joel Matip last night, along with the German born centre-back prepared to return to his home after 8 years along with the Anfield side. The 32-year-old Cameroon global possesses said his farewells to the personnel at Liverpool as well as are going to possess a clinical upcoming week.German champions Leverkusen are actually wanting to include some players to their squad this summer months, and specifically the club's manager Xabi Alonso looks for expertise in protection. Matip recently possessed a lengthy spell along with Schalke 04, and has actually been a necessary participant of Liverpool's team under ex-manager Jurgen Klopp.After converses with freshly appointed manager Arne Slot recently, Matip was informed that he was actually totally free to leave the nightclub on a Bosman move upon acquiring a connect with from Leverkusen, and no brand new deal is on the table.Matip will definitely join Leverkusen in front of many various other crews, featuring interest from French duo Marseille and also Monaco, as well as will place pen to newspaper on a four-year arrangement along with his new crew.