Joel Matip is reportedly eyeing a Premier League return following his departure from Liverpool, with Bournemouth a surprise contender for the defender's signature.
A week ago, the 32-year-old said a teary goodbye at Anfield after a trophy-laden eight-year spell
Unfortunately he was unable to feature against Wolves due to the ACL injury that had ruled him out for the majority of the 2023/24 campaign
The Liverpool supporters' love for the player was shown in full force nonetheless.
Hoping the best for Matip, the fans eagerly await to see if he can secure a deal with another club to play again once fully recovered.
What they may not have expected is, instead of a move back to Germany or elsewhere, he could remain so close to home.
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The Express claim that it is the Cameroonian's desire to remain in the English top-flight, and Bournemouth hope to capitalise
The Cherries themselves are on course to lose Lloyd Kelly to Newcastle United as his contract also expires
This could put Matip in line for a hero's return to Merseyside in future Anfield meetings between Arne Slot's and Andoni Iraola's teams
Matip in September
“With these absolute top conditions, you don't just walk away [from Liverpool],"
"In addition, I also feel incredibly comfortable here in my private life. I think it's desirable not to change clubs all the time. But everyone has to decide for themselves. In any case, I find consistency helpful.
"I'm at an age where I don't think so much about the future anymore. I try to make the most of every day and don't look too far ahead.
“If it was only these two clubs in the end, I would be perfectly happy. But in football, you never know exactly."
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