Liverpool have confirmed that defender Joel Matip has signed a new contract at Anfield, committing his long-term future to the club.
Joel Matip Signs New Liverpool Contract
What Was Said
“It’s a great feeling to be a longer part of the club.” said Matip after speaking the official Liverpool website.
“From outside, you know Liverpool is such a big club – but when you are inside, then you really get a feeling for how big the club is.
“It’s a massive and big club that I think every player would want to play for.”
“We have a young and talented team and I think every one of us is hungry. Now we’ve seen how it is to win something and we want to have that feeling again.”
“It’s an honour to be part of the club. It makes me happy that people think I’ve done a good job and they want to keep me.”
Manager Jurgen Klopp also spoke to the official Liverpool website and expressed his delight at the 28-year-old extending his stay at Anfield. He said: “Joel’s journey at Liverpool is one I love and I am absolutely delighted he has shown commitment to us by signing this new long-term contract.”
Joel Matip – Liverpool Career So Far
Joel Matip moved to Liverpool in the summer of 2016 on a free transfer from Schalke. Since his arrival, he has gone on to make 104 appearances for the Reds.
The 28-year-old has seen himself become a mainstay at the heart of the Liverpool defence. He has made eight appearances so far this season, completing every minute in all but one of those appearances.
As a result of his extension, it allows Matip to continue to build on the partnership he has built with fellow central defender Virgil van Dijk. The pair have impressed when featuring together so far this season.
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