.July 20, 2024 16:05 GMT (UK), by Ketan Patel.
Matip leaves Liverpool for Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen have tabled an unexpected deal for Liverpool protector Joel Matip last night, with the German born centre-back ready to come back to his homeland after 8 years along with the Anfield edge. The 32-year-old Cameroon international has said his goodbyes to the staff at Liverpool as well as will possess a medical upcoming full week.German champions Leverkusen are trying to include some players to their team this summer, and in particular the nightclub's supervisor Xabi Alonso looks for experience in defence. Matip formerly had a lengthy spell along with Schalke 04, and has been actually an essential participant of Liverpool's squad under ex-manager Jurgen Klopp.After converses along with freshly assigned employer Arne Port recently, Matip was actually informed that he was actually free of charge to leave behind the nightclub on a Bosman move upon receiving a get in touch with coming from Leverkusen, as well as no brand-new deal is on the table.Matip will definitely participate in Leverkusen before several other staffs, including rate of interest from French duo Marseille and also Monaco, and also are going to place pen to newspaper on a four-year arrangement along with his new crew.