Liverpool have had a shaky defense since Spanish manager Rafael Benitez left the club back in 2010.
Current boss Jurgen Klopp has already taken steps to reinforce the back line by agreeing (Liverpool Official Website) a deal with Schalke defender Joel Matip in the winter transfer window.
The Cameroonian center half will be out of contract after the end of the season and will then sign for the Reds for free.
The 24-year-old defender is set to arrive and officially complete Liverpool move soon having played his final home game for Schalke yesterday.
A week later on 14th May, he will play his last game for the Bundesliga side away from home against Hoffenheim before moving to Anfield.
Matip has been with Schalke since 2000 and received an emotional farewell (Liverpool Echo) at the Veltins Arena yesterday.
This season, he has featured in 33 league games, scored 3 goals and also provided 4 assists.
Klopp is well aware of his strengths and was delighted about signing a player of his “quality” without paying any fee (Mirror).
Deal Already Agreed – "Quality" Star to Arrive & Seal Liverpool Move Soon
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And, the news today from Soccerisma is that we are signing a player that the rest reported on a few months ago. Why are you headlining this now? Hits perhaps? Poor, very poor.