Jeremie Frimpong has declared his readiness to fill the shoes of Trent Alexander-Arnold after completing his transfer from Bayer Leverkusen, Afrosport reports.
The Netherlands international of Ghanaian heritage joined the Reds after Alexander-Arnold departed for Real Madrid, making him the first summer signing for manager Arne Slot.
It marks a return to England for the 24-year-old who spent nine years as a youth player at Manchester City before making his senior break with Scottish giants Celtic in 2019.
“Liverpool. It’s a big club, so it’s big shoes regardless,” Frimpong told Sky Sports. “It’s a winning team … they win trophies for a reason. If you play for a team like Liverpool, you have to fill in the shoes and perform.
“I’ve always believed in myself. I’m a winner. That’s what I’m going to bring to the team.”
He added: “The Premier League is the best league in the world. I grew up in Manchester, so I always wanted to come back. It was always the plan.
“I know what being a champion is like at Bayer Leverkusen, so joining a champion team is a privilege … to go from watching [Liverpool] to playing for them is crazy.
“The manager has told me how I can help the team, and he really likes me as a player. It’s given me extra motivation and belief.”
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Frimpong joined Leverkusen in 2021 and played a total of 190 competitive games, scoring 30 goals and providing 44 assists and helping them to their first-ever Bundesliga title in 2024 by going the entire season unbeaten.
He has also been capped 13 times for the Netherlands, scoring once and featuring in the Euro 2024 championship and the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League.
