Liverpool veteran Matip hangs up his boots

Joel Matip

Former Liverpool defender Joel Matip confirmed his retirement from football on Saturday. The centre-back departed the Reds in the summer after an eight-year spell that included 201 appearances and multiple major honours with the club.

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Signed on a free transfer from Schalke 04 in 2016, Matip was a key figure throughout Jurgen Klopp's reign as manager, helping to secure a return to Champions League football.

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