.July 20, 2024 16:05 GMT (UK), through Ketan Patel.
Matip leaves behind Liverpool for Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen have actually tabled a surprising promotion for Liverpool guardian Joel Matip last night, along with the German birthed centre-back prepared to return to his home after 8 years with the Anfield edge. The 32-year-old Cameroon global possesses stated his goodbyes to the personnel at Liverpool and also will definitely have a medical following week.German champs Leverkusen are aiming to include some gamers to their squad this summer season, and particularly the nightclub's supervisor Xabi Alonso looks for expertise in support. Matip formerly had a lengthy spell along with Schalke 04, and has actually been actually an important member of Liverpool's team under ex-manager Jurgen Klopp.After chats along with freshly appointed manager Arne Port last week, Matip was educated that he was actually totally free to leave the club on a Bosman transmission upon acquiring a contact from Leverkusen, as well as no brand new package performs the table.Matip is going to join Leverkusen before numerous other staffs, including enthusiasm from French duo Marseille and also Monaco, and will place marker to paper on a four-year deal along with his brand new staff.