.July 20, 2024 16:05 GMT (UK), by Ketan Patel.
Matip leaves Liverpool for Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen have tabled a shocking deal for Liverpool protector Joel Matip yesterday, along with the German born centre-back prepared to return to his birthplace after 8 years along with the Anfield edge. The 32-year-old Cameroon global possesses stated his goodbyes to the staff at Liverpool as well as will have a clinical upcoming full week.German champions Leverkusen are actually hoping to incorporate some players to their team this summer months, as well as especially the nightclub's manager Xabi Alonso finds knowledge in support. Matip earlier had a long incantation with Schalke 04, and has been actually a vital member of Liverpool's team under ex-manager Jurgen Klopp.After chats with newly appointed supervisor Arne Slot recently, Matip was educated that he was actually complimentary to leave behind the nightclub on a Bosman transfer upon obtaining a connect with coming from Leverkusen, as well as no brand-new offer gets on the table.Matip will definitely sign up with Leverkusen ahead of numerous various other crews, featuring passion from French duo Marseille and Monaco, and will certainly place marker to paper on a four-year deal with his brand-new staff.