.July 20, 2024 16:05 GMT (UK), by Ketan Patel.
Matip leaves Liverpool for Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen have actually tabled a shocking deal for Liverpool defender Joel Matip yesterday, 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 worldwide possesses mentioned his farewells to the staff at Liverpool and also will definitely possess a health care next full week.German champions Leverkusen are hoping to add some gamers to their squad this summer, as well as in particular the club's manager Xabi Alonso finds knowledge in protection. Matip recently had a long spell along with Schalke 04, as well as has been a significant member of Liverpool's team under ex-manager Jurgen Klopp.After chats along with newly designated employer Arne Port last week, Matip was updated that he was actually cost-free to leave behind the club on a Bosman transmission upon acquiring a connect with coming from Leverkusen, and also no brand new package performs the table.Matip will join Leverkusen ahead of various various other groups, consisting of passion from French duo Marseille and also Monaco, and will definitely place pen to paper on a four-year arrangement along with his new group.