.July 20, 2024 16:05 GMT (UK), through Ketan Patel.
Matip leaves Liverpool for Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen have actually tabled a surprising offer for Liverpool defender Joel Matip last night, along with the German born centre-back ready to return to his birthplace after 8 years along with the Anfield side. The 32-year-old Cameroon international possesses mentioned his goodbyes to the personnel at Liverpool as well as will have a health care next full week.German champs Leverkusen are seeking to include some players to their squad this summer months, as well as in particular the nightclub's manager Xabi Alonso seeks expertise in defence. Matip previously possessed a long incantation with Schalke 04, and also has been an essential member of Liverpool's team under ex-manager Jurgen Klopp.After chats along with newly selected employer Arne Slot last week, Matip was notified that he was free of cost to leave the club on a Bosman move upon getting a contact coming from Leverkusen, as well as no new offer is on the table.Matip will participate in Leverkusen in advance of many other groups, including interest from French duo Marseille and Monaco, and also are going to place marker to paper on a four-year agreement along with his new group.