Joel Matip: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Nottingham Forest News / Caught Offside / November 19

Virgil van Dijk replacement: Premier League club refuse to sell Liverpool £15m talent in January

Liverpool are in the market for a new centre-back and have shown an interest in Nottingham Forest star Murillo, who will not be allowed to leave the Premier

Liverpool FC News / The42 / October 12

Former Liverpool defender Joel Matip announces retirement from football

The 33-year-old left Anfield over the summer after eight years with the Reds.

West Ham United News / Caught Offside / September 19

West Ham to battle Fulham for star with just 14 PL appearances last season

Former Liverpool defender Joel Matip has been linked with clubs like West Ham United and Fulham. The 33-year-old is currently a free agent after his contract with Liverpool expired in June.

Liverpool FC News / Sporting News / September 3

Joel Matip eyes Premier League return with West Ham after Liverpool exit

Joel Matip, the former Liverpool defender, could be making a surprise return to the Premier League with West Ham United.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / August 13

After Zubimendi: Liverpool just scheduled meeting to discuss signing ‘exceptional’ 23-y/o

Liverpool’s recruitment team remain hard at work behind the scenes despite Martin Zubimendi’s summer snub. Fabrizio Romano now reports on X (formerly Twitter) that the Merseysiders have booked another meeting with Valencia to discuss a move for their shotstopper, Giorgi Mamardashvili.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / August 12

Liverpool Set Hefty Price Tag for ‘Rising’ Pre-Season ‘Star’ Amidst Interest

Liverpool have reportedly set their demands for youngster Sepp van den Berg, after interest turned into proposals that were simply too low to accept. Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Liverpool have been clear with clubs that have an interest in van den Berg.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / August 5

‘Very positive talks’ held by defender who played 15 times for Liverpool last season – Plettenberg

It’s been a quiet summer in terms of incomings so far for Liverpool but it seems that a fan favourite may be set for a move to pastures new. As reported by Florian Plettenberg: ‘Joel Matip, one of the top alternatives for Bayer 04 Leverkusen in case that Jonathan Tah or another central defender will leave the club – as revealed!

Soccer News / The Laziali / July 3

Experienced Defender Offered to Lazio Following Liverpool Exit

Cameroonian defender Joel Matip has been offered to Lazio after recently leaving Liverpool and becoming a free agent. The 32-year-old is Schalke youth product who rose through the club’s ranks before making the move to Anfield in 2016.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / June 25

Pearce confirms where Liverpool are looking to strengthen in defence this summer

It’s a summer of change at Liverpool that is already underway with new players expected to join the ranks, now James Pearce is confirming where exactly they will play.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / June 18

What Joel Matip did for ex-Liverpool teammate will bring a tear to fans’ eyes

Joel Matip has left Liverpool and as sad as that is, it’s still hard to think about the defender and not produce a smile on your face. Thanks to images uploaded to social media, we can see that our No.32 is currently in Germany enjoying the Euros this summer.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / June 9

What Ian Doyle has now heard about Liverpool and Goncalo Inacio

Liverpool are firmly in the market for a new centre-back following the departure of Joel Matip at the end of his contract last term. The only question that remains is which name the Merseysiders will prioritise ahead of the opening of the summer window on June 14.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / June 5

Watch: Liverpool say goodbye to starlet who scored worldie for academy

It was a day where the departures of Thiago Alcantara and Joel Matip were rubber stamped but Liverpool have also said goodbye to several academy talents too.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / June 5

Three LFC players undertake UEFA B licence training ahead of possible coaching career

Liverpool have a dressing room full of leaders and perhaps nothing shows that more than three of them looking into a world of coaching. Thanks to a picture posted by the Professional Footballers’ Association, we can see that Joel Matip, Diogo Jota and Adrian have been learning together.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / June 4

‘For sure…’ – Fabrizio Romano shares his latest info on Liverpool summer transfer mission

Fabrizio Romano has named two defenders who Liverpool have scouted ahead of a potential move in the summer transfer window. With Joel Matip having departed

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / May 17

Pacho not only Frankfurt player Liverpool like; Fabrizio Romano shares what he’s heard

Liverpool will be in the market for defensive reinforcements this summer. This comes ahead of Joel Matip’s set departure at the end of the season after eight years of service at Anfield (arrived in 2016).

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / May 17

Watch: Klopp confirms Matip’s retirement plans as Liverpool departure announced

Jurgen Klopp is leaving Liverpool with many different members of staff but it was Joel Matip who became the first player confirmed as departing too. Speaking about the defender in his pre-match press conference, the 56-year-old said: “Have you ever seen a better free transfer than Joel Matip?

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / May 17

Liverpool announce second player departure this summer; no new contract

Jurgen Klopp, Pep Lijnders, Joel Matip and so many others are leaving Liverpool this summer but this isn’t the end of the farewells – with another player now leaving the club.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / May 17

Liverpool’s first player summer departure confirmed; fans will be gutted

Jurgen Klopp is not the only man leaving Liverpool this summer, with most of his coaching staff following the German out the exit door and now our first player is going too.

Soccer News / Football Italia / April 25, 2024

Matip: Roma and Lazio ready to fight for Liverpool veteran

Joel Matip has reportedly attracted attention from Lazio and Roma as he prepares to leave Liverpool on a free transfer this summer. The 32-year-old Cameroonian defender, who also holds an EU passport, has a little over two months left on his contract with the Reds, which isn’t set to be renewed.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / March 18, 2024

Liverpool could repeat Joel Matip coup with potential swoop for ‘special’ ex-Man City powerhouse

Liverpool are reportedly seeking a potential free transfer swoop for a former Manchester City player this summer. According to Football Insider, the Reds are keen on a possible deal for Tosin Adarabioyo, who’s set to become a free agent at the end of this season when his contract at Fulham expires.

Liverpool FC News / Last Word On Sports / February 6, 2024

Liverpool’s Defeat to Arsenal a Symptom of Wider ‘Big Six’ Problem

Liverpool suffered their second league defeat of the season on Sunday, February 4, losing 3-1 to Arsenal enabling the Gunners to narrow the gap to their title rivals to two points.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / December 9, 2023