.July twenty, 2024 16:05 GMT (UK), by Ketan Patel.
Matip leaves Liverpool for Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen have tabled a surprising provide for Liverpool defender Joel Matip yesterday, with the German born centre-back prepared to return to his birthplace after 8 years with the Anfield edge. The 32-year-old Cameroon global has mentioned his goodbyes to the workers at Liverpool and also will definitely possess a medical next full week.German champs Leverkusen are trying to add some gamers to their team this summer months, and also particularly the nightclub's manager Xabi Alonso looks for adventure in support. Matip formerly possessed a lengthy spell with Schalke 04, and also has been actually an important participant of Liverpool's squad under ex-manager Jurgen Klopp.After converses with recently selected supervisor Arne Slot last week, Matip was actually informed that he was cost-free to leave the nightclub on a Bosman transfer upon receiving a connect with from Leverkusen, and also no brand new deal gets on the table.Matip will definitely sign up with Leverkusen ahead of several various other teams, consisting of interest from French duo Marseille as well as Monaco, and also are going to place marker to paper on a four-year agreement with his new team.