Liverpool have introduced the retirement of former centre-back Joel Matip, who left Anfield this summer time when his contract expired.
Matip arrived on a free switch in the summertime of 2016 and went on to make 201 appearances for Liverpool throughout eight injury-hit years, establishing himself as a well-liked a part of Jurgen Klopp’s squad.
The centre-back had been linked with a return to motion with West Ham United this summer time, whereas German outfit HSV had been additionally tipped to make a transfer for Matip, though Ruhr Nachrichten reported earlier this week that he rejected the prospect to talk with HSV as a result of he thought of himself retired.
Liverpool have now confirmed Matip’s choice, paying tribute to the 33-year-old in a prolonged publish.
“Everyone at LFC needs Joel and his household the easiest for the long run,” the Reds concluded.
Matip was a part of the Liverpool sides that gained the Champions League in 2019 and the Premier League in 2020, whereas additionally including one FA Cup, two League Cups, one UEFA Tremendous Cup and one Neighborhood Protect to his trophy cupboard.
