Joel Matip To Join LFC From Schalke In Summer

Published 15th Feb 2016

Schalke have announced Joel Matip will join Liverpool at the end of the season.

The 24 year old central defender has been continely linked with a move to Anfields since Jurgen Klopp joined the club and it's understood he's agreed a pre contract with the Reds.

Matip will, join Marko Gruijic in heading to Anfield in the summer after he signed from Red Star Belgrade

Matip came through the youth setup at Schalke and has made 27 appearances for the Cameroon national side.

Speaking to Schalke's Website Matip said: "I have always said that there is only one reason I would leave Schalke - to experience something completely new. For that reason, I never considered a move to another Bundesliga club. Even though the decision wasn’t easy, I am certain that this is the right moment for me to take the next step in my career,"