Jeremie Frimpong will be a new Liverpool player. This is confirmed by The Athletic, a leading media outlet in Europe, which reports that the deal between Bayer Leverkusen and the English club is closed. The Dutch full-back, one of the most unbalancing players this season, will not continue playing in Germany and will head to the Premier League, where he is expected to make the definitive leap to the elite.
Jeremie Frimpong rejects Barça: destination Liverpool
At just 24 years old, Frimpong has been one of the pillars of Bayer Leverkusen, which was the Bundesliga champion. His ability to join the attack from the right flank and his defensive intensity made him a top priority for many of Europe's greats, including FC Barcelona.
Hansi Flick, who is planning the squad for the next season, had requested his signing as a reinforcement for the defense. At Barça, they saw Frimpong as the perfect complement for a more vertical and offensive system. However, the economic limitations of the culer team, combined with Liverpool's speed, have prevented Joan Laporta from competing for the transfer.
Only 35 million: Jeremie Frimpong is a bargain
According to The Athletic, Liverpool will pay the 35 million euros stated in Jeremie Frimpong's release clause. A reasonable figure considering his performance, youth, and potential. Additionally, the red team's coach, Arne Slot, has reportedly given the final approval for the signing, seeing him as the ideal heir to Trent Alexander-Arnold, who will head to Real Madrid.
At FC Barcelona, the blow has been hard. Although the technical secretariat had been following him for months, economic priorities have forced them to prioritize other operations. Additionally, the club trusts the development of players like Jules Koundé or even Eric García on the right flank.
Jeremie Frimpong, meanwhile, intended to make the leap to a club of greater continental weight this summer. The Premier League was always his favorite destination, and Liverpool's interest, which has materialized quickly, has been decisive. The player sees a competitive project at Anfield with real title aspirations, which has tipped the balance. Hansi Flick already knows and has received the bad news, KO to Barça.