.July 20, 2024 16:05 GMT (UK), through Ketan Patel.
Matip leaves behind Liverpool for Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen have tabled an unexpected deal for Liverpool protector Joel Matip yesterday, along with the German born centre-back ready to come back to his home after 8 years along with the Anfield side. The 32-year-old Cameroon global has claimed his bye-byes to the staff at Liverpool as well as are going to possess a medical upcoming week.German champions Leverkusen are aiming to add some gamers to their squad this summer months, and particularly the nightclub's supervisor Xabi Alonso seeks knowledge in defence. Matip recently possessed a lengthy spell along with Schalke 04, as well as has been a necessary participant of Liverpool's squad under ex-manager Jurgen Klopp.After talks along with freshly assigned boss Arne Port last week, Matip was actually educated that he was actually free of charge to leave the club on a Bosman transactions upon obtaining a call from Leverkusen, as well as no brand-new bargain performs the table.Matip will definitely join Leverkusen ahead of various other staffs, featuring interest coming from French duo Marseille and also Monaco, and will certainly place marker to paper on a four-year deal with his brand new staff.