Top 5 Bosman Transfers of the Premier League Transfer Window So Far

Jeremy Pied
Pied is a balanced right back who attacks and defends equally well

#2 Joel Matip

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Joel Matip
Matip joined the Reds from German side Schalke
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Liverpool have been plagued by defensive inabilities in the past and Jurgen Klopp was quick to realise the issue at hand and signed Matip even before the 2015-16 season ended. The right-sided centre-back has a proven track record as a central defender and would be a huge upgrade to the error prone Reds’ defence.

Solid on the ground and imperious in the air, Matip was Schalke’s best defender in the last season, making crucial tackles, interceptions and blocks and is expected to replicate the same at Anfield in order to bring back the glory days.

The well-built defender will not find it tough to adjust to the physicality of the Premier League. However, it remains to be seen if he can cope with a faster league.

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