Liverpool FC has officially secured the signing of Dutch international Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen, activating his €35 million (£29.5 million) release clause in a deal that marks the club’s first major transfer of the summer 2025 window. The 24-year-old right-sided player has agreed to a five-year contract at Anfield, signaling a new chapter in Liverpool’s squad as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Frimpong’s transfer follows the recent departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool’s long-standing right-back, who moved to Real Madrid. While Frimpong is widely seen as a successor, Liverpool’s manager Arne Slot and technical director Julian Ward view him as a different kind of player, bringing a unique set of attributes rather than being a direct like-for-like replacement. The club also recently secured Conor Bradley on a new four-year deal, indicating that competition for the right-back position will be intense.
Born in Amsterdam and a product of Manchester City’s youth academy, Frimpong’s career has blossomed in Germany’s Bundesliga. He joined Bayer Leverkusen in January 2021 and quickly established himself as a key player. Over four and a half seasons, he made 190 appearances, scoring 30 goals and providing 44 assists—a remarkable output for a player primarily deployed as a wing-back or right-back. His attacking prowess and pace have been standout features, with an average goal involvement every 183 minutes, surpassing Alexander-Arnold’s average at Liverpool.
Frimpong played a pivotal role in Leverkusen’s historic 2023-24 season, helping the club win both the Bundesliga title and the DFB-Pokal, while contributing 14 goals and 12 assists in 47 appearances across all competitions. The following season, he continued to impress with five goals and 12 assists, aiding Leverkusen to a second-place finish and a Champions League round of 16 appearance. His performances have also earned him regular call-ups to the Netherlands national team, where he joins fellow Liverpool Dutch internationals Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch, and Cody Gakpo.
Liverpool’s swift completion of the transfer, with the release clause paid in three installments over three years, reflects their confidence in Frimpong’s quality and character. The player expressed his excitement upon joining, promising to bring energy and commitment to the club: “I’m just excited to be here. Thank you guys for accepting me and I won’t let you guys down and I’ll give you the energy that you guys want”.
Aside from his technical and physical attributes, Frimpong qualifies as a ‘homegrown’ player under Premier League and UEFA rules due to his formative years in England. This status is valuable for squad registration and adds to his appeal for Liverpool. His versatility allows him to operate not only as a right-back but also further forward as a winger or wing-back, providing tactical flexibility for Arne Slot’s system.
As Liverpool look to build on their recent Premier League title success, the acquisition of Jeremie Frimpong signals a strategic investment in youth, pace, and attacking dynamism on the right flank. While he will face competition, his Bundesliga pedigree and international experience equip him well to make an immediate impact at Anfield. Fans will be eager to see how Frimpong adapts to the Premier League’s demands and contributes to Liverpool’s ambitions domestically and in Europe in the coming seasons.