.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 birthed centre-back prepared to go back to his birthplace after 8 years with the Anfield edge. The 32-year-old Cameroon worldwide has stated his adieus to the staff at Liverpool as well as will definitely possess a medical upcoming full week.German champs Leverkusen are trying to include some players to their squad this summertime, and particularly the nightclub's supervisor Xabi Alonso seeks experience in support. Matip previously had a long spell along with Schalke 04, and has been actually a crucial participant of Liverpool's team under ex-manager Jurgen Klopp.After converses with newly selected manager Arne Port last week, Matip was actually notified that he was free of charge to leave the nightclub on a Bosman transfer upon obtaining a connect with coming from Leverkusen, and also no brand new bargain gets on the table.Matip is going to join Leverkusen in advance of various other groups, including rate of interest from French duo Marseille and also Monaco, as well as are going to put pen to paper on a four-year arrangement with his brand-new crew.