.July 20, 2024 16:05 GMT (UK), by Ketan Patel.
Matip leaves Liverpool for Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen have tabled a surprising deal for Liverpool defender Joel Matip yesterday, along with the German born centre-back all set to go back to his birthplace after 8 years with the Anfield side. The 32-year-old Cameroon global has claimed his farewells to the staff at Liverpool as well as are going to possess a health care upcoming week.German champs Leverkusen are actually trying to include some players to their squad this summertime, and particularly the club's supervisor Xabi Alonso looks for adventure in support. Matip formerly had a long spell along with Schalke 04, and has actually been actually a significant member of Liverpool's squad under ex-manager Jurgen Klopp.After talks along with recently appointed manager Arne Slot last week, Matip was updated that he was free to leave the club on a Bosman move upon receiving a connect with from Leverkusen, and no new bargain gets on the table.Matip will definitely sign up with Leverkusen in front of numerous other groups, featuring rate of interest coming from French duo Marseille and also Monaco, and also will put marker to paper on a four-year deal along with his brand new crew.