.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 guardian Joel Matip last night, with the German born centre-back all set to return to his homeland after 8 years along with the Anfield edge. The 32-year-old Cameroon worldwide possesses stated his adieus to the staff at Liverpool and also are going to have a health care following full week.German champions Leverkusen are looking to include some gamers to their squad this summertime, as well as particularly the nightclub's manager Xabi Alonso seeks adventure in defence. Matip previously had a long incantation along with Schalke 04, as well as has been actually a significant participant of Liverpool's squad under ex-manager Jurgen Klopp.After converses with freshly appointed boss Arne Port last week, Matip was actually updated that he was cost-free to leave the nightclub on a Bosman transfer upon getting a call from Leverkusen, and also no brand new deal gets on the table.Matip will sign up with Leverkusen before various other teams, featuring enthusiasm from French duo Marseille and Monaco, and will certainly place marker to newspaper on a four-year agreement with his brand new crew.