.July 20, 2024 16:05 GMT (UK), by Ketan Patel.
Matip leaves Liverpool for Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen have actually tabled an unusual deal for Liverpool defender Joel Matip the other day, along with the German birthed centre-back all set to come back to his home after 8 years along with the Anfield side. The 32-year-old Cameroon worldwide possesses mentioned his farewells to the personnel at Liverpool as well as will have a medical upcoming week.German champs Leverkusen are wanting to include some players to their squad this summer, and specifically the nightclub's manager Xabi Alonso seeks knowledge in defence. Matip recently had a long spell with Schalke 04, as well as has been a necessary participant of Liverpool's team under ex-manager Jurgen Klopp.After talks along with recently designated supervisor Arne Port recently, Matip was actually informed that he was cost-free to leave behind the nightclub on a Bosman transfer upon getting a get in touch with from Leverkusen, and also no new bargain is on the table.Matip is going to participate in Leverkusen in front of several various other teams, featuring interest coming from French duo Marseille as well as Monaco, and will certainly place pen to paper on a four-year contract with his brand-new crew.