This archive report was first published on 18 October 2019.
On October 18, 2019, Liverpool defender Joel Matip signed a long-term contract extension with the Premier League leaders, committing his future to Jurgen Klopp's side until 2024.
Matip, a former Cameroon international, joined Liverpool on a free transfer from German club Schalke in 2016 and has since established himself as Virgil van Dijk's partner at the heart of Liverpool's defence.
"It's a great feeling to be a longer part of the club. When you are inside, then you really get a feeling for how big the club is," Matip told Liverpool's website.
Matip has made 107 appearances for Liverpool, including last season's Champions League final win over Tottenham in Madrid.
He is set to return to the Liverpool side for Sunday's trip to bitter rivals Manchester United after missing the last two games due to an unspecified "knock".
"It is an honour to be a part of the club. It makes me happy that people think I've done a good job and they want to keep me," Matip added.
