A new name to reinforce the defense has come to the fore in Beşiktaş, which continues its transfer operations. 32-year-old Cameroonian defender Joel Matip, whose contract with Liverpool from the English Premier League has expired, has entered the radar of the black-whites.
Who is Joel Matip?
Joel Andre Job Matip Matip was born on 8 August 1991 in Bochum, Germany, and holds both Cameroonian and German citizenship. Matip began his professional career in Germany, playing for Schalke 04 before transferring to Liverpool in 2016.
Joel Matip played a total of 498 official matches, scoring 45 goals and making 25 assists. The experienced defender, who has become the favorite of manager Jürgen Klopp, is also on Beşiktaş’s transfer list.
Joel Matip Transfer in Besiktas
While it is stated that Joel Matip was suggested to Beşiktaş through his agents, the black and white management also shows a positive approach to this transfer. It is stated that Matip will meet with several teams but Beşiktaş wants to act quickly in the transfer.
Beşiktaş is expected to sit down with Joel Matip to discuss the terms of the transfer and reach an agreement. If this transfer happens as expected, Beşiktaş will have a strong option in their defense.
