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Joel Matip to leave Liverpool for Leverkusen

.July twenty, 2024 16:05 GMT (UK), through Ketan Patel.


Matip leaves Liverpool for Leverkusen.



Bayer Leverkusen have tabled an astonishing deal for Liverpool defender Joel Matip last night, along with the German born centre-back all set to return to his home after 8 years along with the Anfield side. The 32-year-old Cameroon global has stated his goodbyes to the team at Liverpool and also will possess a clinical following week.German champions Leverkusen are aiming to include some gamers to their team this summertime, and also especially the club's supervisor Xabi Alonso finds expertise in defence. Matip previously had a long incantation along with Schalke 04, and has actually been a crucial member of Liverpool's squad under ex-manager Jurgen Klopp.After converses along with recently designated boss Arne Port last week, Matip was informed that he was actually cost-free to leave behind the nightclub on a Bosman transfer upon acquiring a call coming from Leverkusen, and also no brand-new deal is on the table.Matip will definitely sign up with Leverkusen in front of numerous various other crews, consisting of interest from French duo Marseille and also Monaco, as well as will place pen to paper on a four-year deal with his brand-new staff.