.July 20, 2024 16:05 GMT (UK), by Ketan Patel.
Matip leaves Liverpool for Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen have actually tabled a shocking provide for Liverpool protector Joel Matip last night, with the German birthed centre-back prepared to return to his homeland after 8 years with the Anfield side. The 32-year-old Cameroon global has claimed his bye-byes to the personnel at Liverpool and also will certainly have a medical next full week.German champs Leverkusen are seeking to include some players to their team this summertime, and also particularly the nightclub's supervisor Xabi Alonso finds knowledge in protection. Matip formerly possessed a lengthy spell with Schalke 04, and also has actually been actually a significant participant of Liverpool's team under ex-manager Jurgen Klopp.After converses with newly selected manager Arne Slot recently, Matip was educated that he was actually free of charge to leave the nightclub on a Bosman transfer upon obtaining a get in touch with from Leverkusen, as well as no new package is on the table.Matip is going to sign up with Leverkusen in advance of numerous various other teams, featuring interest coming from French duo Marseille and also Monaco, and will certainly put pen to paper on a four-year contract along with his brand new team.