Schalke defender Joel Matip to join Liverpool at end of season

In a statement on their official website earlier in the day, Schalke confirmed their efforts to convince the 24-year-old to stay with them had been in vain, with Matip Liverpool-bound.

Mon, 15 Feb, 2016 - 15:24

Liverpool have announced they have reached an agreement for Schalke defender Joel Matip to join them at the end of the season.

Matip will move on a free transfer when his current contract with the Bundesliga side expires this summer.

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