.July 20, 2024 16:05 GMT (UK), through Ketan Patel.
Matip leaves behind Liverpool for Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen have actually tabled a shocking deal for Liverpool guardian Joel Matip yesterday, along with the German birthed centre-back ready to come back to his homeland after 8 years along with the Anfield edge. The 32-year-old Cameroon global possesses claimed his goodbyes to the staff at Liverpool and also will certainly possess a health care upcoming week.German champions Leverkusen are actually wanting to incorporate some players to their squad this summer season, and also particularly the club's manager Xabi Alonso looks for knowledge in protection. Matip formerly possessed a lengthy incantation with Schalke 04, and has been actually a necessary member of Liverpool's team under ex-manager Jurgen Klopp.After talks along with recently designated supervisor Arne Port recently, Matip was actually informed that he was cost-free to leave behind the club on a Bosman move upon obtaining a call from Leverkusen, and also no brand new deal is on the table.Matip is going to join Leverkusen before countless other crews, consisting of rate of interest from French duo Marseille and Monaco, and also are going to place pen to paper on a four-year arrangement with his brand-new group.