.July 20, 2024 16:05 GMT (UK), by Ketan Patel.
Matip leaves behind Liverpool for Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen have tabled a shocking deal for Liverpool guardian Joel Matip last night, along with the German born centre-back ready to go back to his birthplace after 8 years along with the Anfield side. The 32-year-old Cameroon global possesses said his adieus to the personnel at Liverpool and will certainly possess a clinical upcoming full week.German champions Leverkusen are seeking to include some gamers to their squad this summer season, as well as specifically the nightclub's supervisor Xabi Alonso seeks adventure in support. Matip formerly had a lengthy spell with Schalke 04, and also has been actually an important member of Liverpool's squad under ex-manager Jurgen Klopp.After talks along with freshly selected manager Arne Port last week, Matip was educated that he was actually free to leave the nightclub on a Bosman transmission upon obtaining a call coming from Leverkusen, and no new package is on the table.Matip is going to join Leverkusen in advance of countless other staffs, featuring rate of interest from French duo Marseille as well as Monaco, and also will definitely place marker to paper on a four-year deal along with his brand new staff.