.July 20, 2024 16:05 GMT (UK), through Ketan Patel.
Matip leaves behind Liverpool for Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen have actually tabled an unusual deal for Liverpool protector Joel Matip last night, along with the German birthed centre-back prepared to come back to his homeland after 8 years along with the Anfield side. The 32-year-old Cameroon international has mentioned his goodbyes to the team at Liverpool as well as will possess a health care upcoming full week.German champions Leverkusen are hoping to include some gamers to their squad this summer season, and in particular the club's supervisor Xabi Alonso seeks experience in support. Matip earlier possessed a long spell with Schalke 04, and also has been a crucial member of Liverpool's team under ex-manager Jurgen Klopp.After talks with recently designated employer Arne Port last week, Matip was educated that he was actually free to leave behind the club on a Bosman transactions upon receiving a connect with coming from Leverkusen, and no brand new package gets on the table.Matip will certainly sign up with Leverkusen in front of numerous various other groups, consisting of passion from French duo Marseille as well as Monaco, and will certainly put marker to newspaper on a four-year contract along with his new staff.