.July 20, 2024 16:05 GMT (UK), by Ketan Patel.
Matip leaves behind Liverpool for Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen have tabled an unexpected offer for Liverpool defender Joel Matip the other day, along with the German born centre-back all set to go back to his birthplace after 8 years with the Anfield edge. The 32-year-old Cameroon global has stated his bye-byes to the personnel at Liverpool and will certainly have a health care following full week.German champs Leverkusen are actually hoping to add some players to their team this summer months, as well as especially the nightclub's manager Xabi Alonso seeks adventure in defence. Matip previously had a lengthy spell with Schalke 04, and has actually been actually a necessary participant of Liverpool's squad under ex-manager Jurgen Klopp.After chats with newly appointed employer Arne Port recently, Matip was actually notified that he was actually totally free to leave the nightclub on a Bosman transfer upon obtaining a get in touch with coming from Leverkusen, as well as no brand-new offer performs the table.Matip will join Leverkusen in advance of several other staffs, consisting of interest coming from French duo Marseille and Monaco, as well as will place pen to paper on a four-year agreement along with his brand new staff.