.July 20, 2024 16:05 GMT (UK), by Ketan Patel.
Matip leaves Liverpool for Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen have tabled an unexpected deal for Liverpool guardian Joel Matip last night, along with the German birthed centre-back all set to go back to his birthplace after 8 years along with the Anfield side. The 32-year-old Cameroon worldwide has claimed his goodbyes to the team at Liverpool as well as will have a health care following week.German champions Leverkusen are looking to incorporate some players to their team this summertime, and also particularly the club's manager Xabi Alonso finds adventure in protection. Matip formerly possessed a long spell with Schalke 04, and has been a vital member of Liverpool's squad under ex-manager Jurgen Klopp.After talks with freshly designated supervisor Arne Port last week, Matip was updated that he was actually cost-free to leave behind the nightclub on a Bosman transmission upon getting a connect with from Leverkusen, and no brand new deal performs the table.Matip will definitely join Leverkusen ahead of countless various other teams, including rate of interest coming from French duo Marseille and also Monaco, and will certainly put marker to paper on a four-year contract with his new team.