This archive report was first published on 19 October 2019.
On Friday, Liverpool announced that defender Joel Matip has signed a new long-term contract with the Premier League club.
Although the terms of the new deal were not disclosed, British media reported that the 28-year-old agreed to a five-year contract until 2024.
Matip has established himself as a key player in Liverpool's defence, playing alongside Virgil van Dijk and contributing to the team's Champions League success last season.
"It's a great feeling to be a longer part of the club," Matip said in a statement. "There are a lot of things still to achieve. You never know how it will end, you just have to work hard and do the best you can do."
After missing Liverpool's last two matches due to a minor knock, Matip has rejoined the squad ahead of Sunday's league clash against Manchester United.
