Netherlands international Jeremie Frimpong is relishing the challenge of filling the void left by England international Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool.
Frimpong, 24, joined the Premier League champions from Bayer Leverkusen in a £29.5 million deal, as a replacement for Alexander-Arnold who moved to Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid at the end of his contract.
“It’s big shoes but it’s Liverpool, it’s a big team who win trophies for a reason. If you play for Liverpool you have to fill in the shoes and perform. I’ve always believed in myself. I’m a winner. That’s what I’ll bring”, Frimpong said.
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The former Celtic star who was part of the Bayer Leverkusen side that claimed a historic Bundesliga title in the 2023-24 campaign, is also hoping to repeat the feat at his new club.
“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, especially for Liverpool. To go from watching them 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”, he added.
The Reds also forked out a club record £116 million to acquire the services of German star Florian Wirtz, with Frimpong also acknowledging the qualities of his teammate.
“He’s my boy. He’s a winner – a very, very special player and very hard-working. The league will love him. I won’t have to talk much, just watch him. He doesn’t crumble under pressure, he likes pressure. He’s a guy that makes you enjoy football with the way he plays.”
Liverpool fans will hope to catch a glimpse of their summer recruits, when the Reds begin their preseason campaign against Preston North End on the 13th of July.
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