.July 20, 2024 16:05 GMT (UK), through Ketan Patel.
Matip leaves behind Liverpool for Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen have tabled a shocking promotion for Liverpool defender Joel Matip last night, with the German birthed centre-back all set to go back to his home after 8 years with the Anfield edge. The 32-year-old Cameroon international has said his goodbyes to the personnel at Liverpool and will certainly have a medical upcoming full week.German champs Leverkusen are actually trying to incorporate some players to their team this summer season, and especially the nightclub's supervisor Xabi Alonso finds adventure in protection. Matip formerly had a lengthy incantation with Schalke 04, and also has been a crucial participant of Liverpool's squad under ex-manager Jurgen Klopp.After converses along with freshly appointed employer Arne Slot last week, Matip was updated that he was actually totally free to leave behind the club on a Bosman move upon acquiring a call from Leverkusen, and also no brand new offer is on the table.Matip will join Leverkusen before several other groups, featuring passion from French duo Marseille as well as Monaco, and also are going to put pen to paper on a four-year agreement along with his new staff.