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Liverpool star signs new contract, tied to Anfield until 2024

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Joel Matip joined Liverpool on a free transfer from German club Schalke in 2016. [Courtesy]

Liverpool defender Joel Matip signed a long-term contract extension with the Premier League leaders on Friday.

Matip's existing deal was due to expire at the end of this season, but the former Cameroon international has now committed his future to Jurgen Klopp's side.

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