.July 20, 2024 16:05 GMT (UK), by Ketan Patel.
Matip leaves behind Liverpool for Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen have actually tabled a shocking offer for Liverpool guardian Joel Matip yesterday, along with the German born centre-back prepared to return to his homeland after 8 years with the Anfield side. The 32-year-old Cameroon worldwide possesses stated his bye-byes to the staff at Liverpool and will definitely have a clinical following week.German champs Leverkusen are hoping to add some players to their team this summer, and also in particular the club's manager Xabi Alonso seeks experience in defence. Matip previously had a long incantation with Schalke 04, and has been actually a vital member of Liverpool's team under ex-manager Jurgen Klopp.After chats with newly designated boss Arne Port recently, Matip was notified that he was free to leave behind the club on a Bosman move upon obtaining a connect with from Leverkusen, as well as no brand new deal performs the table.Matip will participate in Leverkusen in advance of several other teams, including enthusiasm coming from French duo Marseille as well as Monaco, as well as will certainly put marker to newspaper on a four-year arrangement with his brand new crew.