.July 20, 2024 16:05 GMT (UK), by Ketan Patel.
Matip leaves behind Liverpool for Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen have actually tabled a shocking deal for Liverpool protector Joel Matip last night, with the German born centre-back ready to return to his homeland after 8 years along with the Anfield edge. The 32-year-old Cameroon international has claimed his farewells to the personnel at Liverpool as well as will certainly possess a medical next full week.German champs Leverkusen are actually seeking to include some players to their squad this summer months, and especially the club's manager Xabi Alonso seeks experience in support. Matip earlier had a lengthy incantation along with Schalke 04, as well as has actually been actually a significant participant of Liverpool's team under ex-manager Jurgen Klopp.After talks with newly selected manager Arne Port recently, Matip was educated that he was cost-free to leave the nightclub on a Bosman transactions upon obtaining a connect with coming from Leverkusen, and also no new package gets on the table.Matip will sign up with Leverkusen ahead of numerous other crews, consisting of rate of interest coming from French duo Marseille and also Monaco, as well as will certainly place marker to newspaper on a four-year agreement with his new group.