Express. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express.
Joel Matip: Why I decided to join Liverpool
JOEL MATIP says his decision to join Liverpool was 'simple'.
Joel Matip joined Liverpool for pre-season today
The Reds completed the deal for the centre-back on Thursday after his contract with Bundesliga side Schalke expired.
Today, he joined up with his new team-mates at the Melwood training ground as they begun pre-season training.
And the 24-year-old explained his reasons for the move.
He told LFCTV: “There were many points: the coach, the club, the supporters, everything was good.
Liverpool's Most Expensive Transfers
“It was a good and simple decision for me.
“It’s a great pleasure and honour to be a part of this big club.”
Would you like to receive news notifications from Daily Express?