.July 20, 2024 16:05 GMT (UK), through Ketan Patel.
Matip leaves behind Liverpool for Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen have actually tabled a surprising offer for Liverpool protector Joel Matip yesterday, along with the German born centre-back prepared to return to his homeland after 8 years along with the Anfield side. The 32-year-old Cameroon worldwide has stated his farewells to the workers at Liverpool and also will certainly have a medical upcoming full week.German champions Leverkusen are looking to incorporate some gamers to their squad this summer months, as well as especially the club's manager Xabi Alonso seeks experience in defence. Matip earlier possessed a lengthy spell with Schalke 04, and has actually been actually a significant participant of Liverpool's team under ex-manager Jurgen Klopp.After chats with newly appointed employer Arne Slot last week, Matip was actually informed that he was actually free of charge to leave behind the nightclub on a Bosman transfer upon receiving a contact from Leverkusen, as well as no brand new package gets on the table.Matip is going to participate in Leverkusen in advance of numerous various other teams, consisting of rate of interest coming from French duo Marseille as well as Monaco, as well as will place pen to newspaper on a four-year agreement with his brand new team.