Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen in a £29.5 million deal, completing a five-year contract with the Dutch defender. The 24-year-old wing-back arrives as a direct replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is heading to Real Madrid for €10 million, a deal concluded just before the summer transfer window opens.
Frimpong, who made 190 appearances during his time in Germany and previously played for Celtic, helped Leverkusen secure both the Bundesliga title and DFB-Pokal this year. He registered 26 goal involvements in 47 matches during a standout campaign under Xabi Alonso, who transformed Frimpong into a key attacking threat by shifting him into a wing-back role within a back-three formation.
The Dutch international now prepares to compete with Conor Bradley for the right-back position under new Liverpool boss Arne Slot. Frimpong has already expressed excitement about the move, calling it an easy decision and praising Slot’s reputation and positive communication. Conversations with Slot and feedback from national teammates helped convince him that this was the right step in his career.
Liverpool fans can expect energy and work rate from the new arrival, who has promised to give everything for the club. While his squad number is yet to be confirmed, Frimpong is eager to get started and continue building on the momentum from his successful run in Germany.
Liverpool’s transfer activity has been busy, with Alexander-Arnold’s early exit earning the club an additional £8.4 million. His contract was set to expire this summer, but Real Madrid acted quickly to finalize his arrival before the Club World Cup begins.