Former Liverpool defender Matip announces retirement 

Matip was one of the first signings for then manager Jurgen Klopp as he arrived at the club on a free transfer from Schalke and he would go on to make 201 appearances for Liverpool in all competitions.

FOLLOW ME OUT: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp (left) with Liverpool's Joel Matip (right) after the final whistle during a Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool.

Former Liverpool defender Joel Matip has announced his retirement from football.

The 33-year-old left the Reds over the summer following the expiration of his contract after eight years at Anfield, where he helped the team win the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup.