Liverpool: Set to leave Schalke on the expiry of his contract this summer, Cameroonian centre-back Joel Matip has announced his decision to join Liverpool. 19.11.2011, Veltins Arena, Gelsenkirchen, GER, 1. FBL, FC Schalke 04 vs 1. FC Nuernberg, im Bild Joel Matip (#32 Schalke) // during FC Schalke 04 vs. 1. FC Nuernberg at Veltins Arena, Gelsenkirchen, GER, 2011-11-19. EXPA Pictures © 2011, PhotoCredit: EXPA/ nph/ Kurth..***** ATTENTION - OUT OF GER, CRO ***** The 24-year-old has been on the books at Schalke for 16 years, but having entered the final six months of his contract, had targeted a move away from the Bundesliga. #Joel #matip #lfc #liverpool #liverpoolfc #transfernews #transfergossip #newtransfer #follow for more #football news and gossip. by footyfootie