.July 20, 2024 16:05 GMT (UK), through Ketan Patel.
Matip leaves Liverpool for Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen have actually tabled an unexpected deal for Liverpool guardian Joel Matip last night, with the German born centre-back prepared to go back to his birthplace after 8 years with the Anfield edge. The 32-year-old Cameroon worldwide has claimed his goodbyes to the workers at Liverpool and also will possess a clinical upcoming full week.German champs Leverkusen are actually seeking to incorporate some gamers to their squad this summer season, as well as particularly the club's manager Xabi Alonso finds adventure in protection. Matip earlier had a long spell with Schalke 04, and has been actually an essential member of Liverpool's squad under ex-manager Jurgen Klopp.After converses along with newly assigned boss Arne Port recently, Matip was actually notified that he was actually free of cost to leave the nightclub on a Bosman transmission upon acquiring a call coming from Leverkusen, as well as no brand new deal is on the table.Matip will definitely participate in Leverkusen before countless various other teams, featuring interest coming from French duo Marseille and also Monaco, as well as are going to put marker to paper on a four-year contract with his new group.