.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 yesterday, along with the German birthed centre-back prepared to go back to his homeland after 8 years with the Anfield side. The 32-year-old Cameroon worldwide possesses mentioned his bye-byes to the workers at Liverpool and will certainly have a clinical next full week.German champions Leverkusen are actually hoping to include some players to their squad this summertime, and in particular the club's supervisor Xabi Alonso finds adventure in protection. Matip formerly possessed a long spell with Schalke 04, and also has been actually a significant participant of Liverpool's team under ex-manager Jurgen Klopp.After chats with recently selected employer Arne Slot last week, Matip was actually updated that he was actually cost-free to leave the nightclub on a Bosman move upon receiving a connect with from Leverkusen, and also no brand new offer gets on the table.Matip will definitely sign up with Leverkusen in front of numerous various other teams, featuring interest from French duo Marseille and also Monaco, and also will place marker to newspaper on a four-year agreement with his brand-new staff.