News about Joel Matip

A former Liverpool defender is reportedly considering retirement at the age of 33. The centre back left the club after spending eight years in Merseyside back in May. He has remained a free agent over the summer, despite his impressive career to date, while being linked with a return to Schalke as well as a move to Hamburger. He was a consistent feature in Jurgen Klopp's side for eight years and departed with an impressive trophy haul.

The summer transfer window has now been and gone. Clubs around Europe and beyond have had their chance to sign the talent they see fit to aid their squads in the season ahead. Club spent big money on some of the biggest stars on the planet with the likes of Julian Alvarez making an £81million switch from Manchester City to Atletico Madrid. However, the biggest deal of all was actually a free transfer. Kylian Mbappe finally got his move to Real Madrid after his contract at Paris Saint-Germain came to an end. Not all big-name players were lucky enough to get a move this summer, though. Several stars who became free agents in the summer remain without a club.

Former Liverpool defender Joel Matip has reportedly been offered a return to the Premier League amid interest from one top-flight side.  The 33-year-old, who joined the Reds from German side Schalke in 2016, left the club after spending eight years in Merseyside, back in May.  Matip has remained a free agent over the summer, despite his impressive career to date, but now has the opportunity to return to the Premier League, according to reports. 

Liverpool could be forced to consider bringing in a new defender should Joe Gomez leave this summer. The England international saw a potential £45million move to Newcastle United fall through last month as part of negotiations around the deal for Anthony Gordon and is open minded about seeking a new challenge in his quest for regular first team football. Despite the departure of Joel Matip, the emergence of another Newcastle target Jarell Quansah, and the development on loan at Mainz of Sepp van den Berg, means coach Arne Slot does have options, but Gomez's versatility and consistency has been crucial for Liverpool over recent seasons.

Liverpool are reportedly set to sell another player as the clear-out under Arne Slot continues.  Slot's chapter in Merseyside is set to get underway after some players returned for pre-season training last week.  Adrian, Joel Matip and Thiago Alcantara all departed Liverpool last month following the expiration of their contracts, with the latter set to head into retirement. 

Hundreds of players across Europe saw their contracts expire last week on June 30. As a result, those players are now free agents and therefore available to be signed without the need for a transfer fee. But who are the best freebies this summer? Mail Sport takes a look at some of the top footballers who are now officially without a club, starting with a five-time Champions League winner...

Despite never playing a game for Liverpool, the club confirmed that one forgotten player will remain at Anfield after releasing their retained list.  The upcoming campaign will be one of change for the Merseyside giants as Arne Slot takes up the role of first-team coach after the departure of Jurgen Klopp. And, along with the off-field staff, there will be plenty of changes on the pitch as well as the club confirmed the exits 10 players - most from the academy.

Liverpool have confirmed the departure of 10 players after revealing their retained list ahead of the 2024-25 season.  The upcoming campaign will be one of change for the Merseyside giants as Arne Slot takes up the role of first-team coach after the departure of Jurgen Klopp. And, along with the off-field staff, there will be plenty of changes on the pitch as well as the club confirmed the exits of a number of players - most from the academy. 

The Red Devils are planning to make a bid for the 22-year-old defender in the near future. Inacio has been called up by Roberto Martinez for Portugal's Euro 2024 squad and has six caps for the national team. United are said to be pursuing the two-time Portuguese title winner but could face competition from Liverpool.

Wolfsburg have emerged as early frontrunners for Liverpool defender Sepp van den Berg. The 22-year old enjoyed a strong season on loan at Bundesliga side Mainz this year and spoke candidly last week about his desire to leave and continue playing regular first team football. Van den Berg signed for Liverpool from PEC Zwolle in 2019 for £1.4million but after loan spells at Preston North End, Schalke and Mainz, they now value him closer to £20m.

Liverpool have slapped a £20million valuation on a forgotten defender who hasn't made a senior appearance since 2020. The centre-back in question has been placed on the market but will be assessed by incoming head coach Arne Slot in pre-season. Slot will be looking for a defender to come in and replace the hole left by Joel Matip, with the German centre-half leaving upon the expiration of his contract. The Reds already have a wealth of defensive talent with Jarell Quansah breaking through last season to take his place alongside captain Virgil van Dijk, while Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez are also strong options at the back.

Liverpool confirmed on Friday that both Thiago (pictured) and Joel Matip will depart the club when their contracts expire at the end of the season, with the midfielder's stay coming to and end after four years. He has so far made 98 appearances for the Reds since joining for £20million from Bayern Munich, with it possible he will feature on the final day against Wolves as he looks to come back from his latest injury. While he has struggled with injuries during his stay with Liverpool, it is understood the midfielder is back in regular training and looking to remain at the top level in European football.

Liverpool have confirmed that Joel Matip will leave the club at the end of the season, after spending eight years with the Merseyside giants.  The 32-year-old, who joined the Reds from German side Schalke in 2016, is set to embark on a new chapter in his career after his successful time at Liverpool.  The club confirmed the news on Friday morning and in a statement on their website, the defender bid farewell with an emotional message.

Erik ten Hag bemoaned Manchester United 's torrid injury record this season ahead of their 4-0 defeat by Crystal Palace when the Dutchman was forced to field another makeshift backline. Pinning United's poor season on absences may prove to be an effective tactic to shield the Dutchman from the scrutiny headed his way this summer. But how tough have the Old Trafford outfit had it on the injury front compared to their rivals? Mail Sport takes a look at the Premier League injury table.

Sir Alex Ferguson's old adage says that your defence wins you titles, and while Liverpool's back-line has been good, it hasn't been imperious. Could Sepp van den Berg be the answer? Perennially farmed out on loan, the 22-year-old has wooed admirers with good performances at Mainz in the Bundesliga this season. He is rated as the best under-23 centre-back in Europe's top five leagues by WhoScored.com. Should he have a big role at Liverpool next season, or is he too much of a gamble?

Premier League clubs have voted unanimously for a major new rule change at today's shareholders' meeting. The new rule is set to be brought in next season, but will not be ready for the start of the campaign.  It will impact how offside calls are made moving forward in England's top division, and will come into effect after one of the international breaks, meaning it will be introduced as early as September or as late as November.

A Luis Diaz goal was incorrectly ruled out by on-pitch officials for offside, but VAR then failed to correct it after believing the decision had been to award a goal. VAR officials at Stockley Park said the check was 'complete' and play continued wrongly with a Spurs free-kick. The PGMOL later apologised for a 'significant human error'. Liverpool went on to lose the match in London 2-1 after a 96th-minute Joel Matip own goal.

Though he favored Salah to one of Tottenham's greatest players, he couldn't justify giving the world crown to the Egyptian queen. On TikTok, the injured Liverpool player competed in a 'football bracket' tournament for JD Sports. Participants have been invited to narrow down a list of 16 names to their chosen by the challenge's design as a knockout tournament with stars competing head-to-head.

Since fans were asked to provide football facts that appear fake, a social media post piqued a lot of curiosity, and hundreds of people took part to display their incredible knowledge. The article on the X account @FootyJustin_ read: 'Quote this tweet with football news that seem fake, but it is actually TRUE,' and it didn't take long for supporters to respond.' As one fan wrote: 'Jose Mourinho went nine years without losing a home game,' a remarkable Jose Mourinho statistic caught the attention right away.'

Cardiff has dominated the competition to bring Liverpool defender Nat Phillips on loan until the end of the season, beating fellow Championship club Blackburn to his signing. Since being on loan at Celtic for the first half of the season, Phillips has travelled to Wales to finish his move. The defender struggled to gain significant minutes for the Scottish champions and was recalled earlier this month.

LEWIS STEELE: Liverpool's injury woe has been a blessing in disguise for the Premier League this season, according to Jurgen Klopp, with the Reds manager being able to give academy students ample opportunities for being fully integrated into the first team. In the last month, the Merseyside team has had to cope with a long line of injuries, particularly with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Andy Robertson, and Dominik Szoboszlai, who were among the headline absentees alongside Mohamed Salah and Wataru Endo on international service. Joel Matip was also out for the season in November, while deputy left back Kostas Tsimikas fractured his collarbone, and others, such as Diogo Jota and Alisson Becker, have both missed significant games due to injuries.

A few lucky mascots were in for a treat as Ghana and Egypt players gathered in the tunnel ahead of kick-off at the AFCON tournament. The Liverpool forward shook the hands of several Ghana players before taking the time to thank the children. The video shows each of the young mascots smiling with a big smile on their faces as they attempt to touch Salah. One fan said, "The smiles on the children's faces are priceless." I wish that all children across our beautiful continent could feel like this always!Thank you for putting smiles on their precious faces!'

Hull City made a convincing argument to sign Fabio Carvalho on loan from Liverpool following a disappointing stint at RB Leipzig, with the Tigers expected to complete the deal this week after fending off interest from Premier League clubs. The 21-year-old's interest in Wolves and Sheffield United were keen on the 21-year-old's appearance, but Liverpool decided that, after playing just 360 minutes in Germany, a transfer to the second division would be more beneficial, with Southampton and Leeds interested. Although a formal agreement is not complete, Confidential claims Hull has proclaimed themselves front-runners thanks to manager Liam Rosenior's willingness to lend loanees a chance, as seen with fellow Anfield actor Tyler Morton, who is excelling this season.

Despite obvious weaknesses or a lack of depth in defense and holding midfield, Liverpool is not likely to be a swarm of transfer trolleys in January, the club is alert to risks and may make moves if the price is right. Fans have aspired to buy a center back after Joel Matip's ACL blow, which is expected to end the former Cameroon international's season. However, Jurgen Klopp dismissed this two weeks ago, saying Liverpool were "unlikely" to do so.