OFFICIAL: Matip will bid farewell to Liverpool this summer after an eight-season spell
Liverpool:
Joel Matip will bid farewell to Liverpool FC this summer after an eight-season spell during which he helped the club to some of its most memorable modern moments.
The 32-year-old is set to embark on a new chapter in his career upon the expiry of his contract with the Reds at the end of the campaign, departing Anfield having lifted many of the game’s greatest honours.
The calm and composed centre-back was among the first signings made by Jürgen Klopp, the then-new manager quickly leaning on his knowledge of the Bundesliga to snap him up on a free transfer from Schalke 04.
A deal was agreed and announced before the end of the 2015-16 season and Matip arrived on Merseyside to begin a new chapter that summer.
It would prove to be one of the best bargains in Reds history.
There were 201 appearances, 11 goals, seven winner’s medals – including Champions League and Premier League success – and countless mazy dribbles out from defence.