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2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Jeremie Frimpong sets ambitious target after Liverpool transfer
Jeremie Frimpong Targets Silverware Surge After Liverpool Arrival Immediate Impact and Ambition Jeremie Frimpong hasn't wasted a second laying out his Liverpool ambitions. Within moments of his unveiling, the 24-year-old Dutchman turned the conversation from his transfer fee to treble dreams. This was not the standard new-signing nicety. This was conviction. Advertisement 'For me, everywhere I've been I've always won things,' Frimpong told 'It's always been the league, cups and the league, so I've always won trebles. I want to win trebles, I want to win trophies – I play football to win trophies. I want to win as many trophies as possible.' Photo: IMAGO This isn't mere optimism. It's expectation, rooted in experience. At Celtic, Frimpong formed part of a domestic treble-winning side. At Bayer Leverkusen, he was instrumental in their Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double, as well as a near miss in the Europa League final. Now, at Liverpool, the expectation only intensifies. Pedigree of Success Frimpong's CV already reads like a player well-acquainted with pressure and performance. In 2019/20, he celebrated a clean sweep in Scotland. Last season, under Xabi Alonso's historic Leverkusen side, he featured prominently in a campaign defined by unbeaten brilliance in Germany. Advertisement While their Europa League final defeat to Atalanta left a sour aftertaste, the message was clear: Frimpong arrives with a habit of winning and an appetite for more. His attacking instincts from right-back, paired with Liverpool's progressive, high-energy system under Arne Slot, could prove the perfect match. Slot's Vision and Early Opportunities The Community Shield in August offers an immediate chance to set the tone. A win against Crystal Palace might be modest in the grand scheme, but a trophy in Frimpong's competitive debut would align well with his trophy-first mentality. Liverpool have lifted silverware in each of the past two seasons and appear determined to continue that streak. High Expectations at Anfield Liverpool are no strangers to chasing trebles, even quadruples, only to fall marginally short. The desire remains, especially after the euphoric title celebrations that turned sombre just days later. With Frimpong in red, the bar is set high. His pace, tenacity, and fearlessness feel tailor-made for a side hungry to build a new era. If his past is any indication, Liverpool haven't just signed a player – they've acquired a mentality.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Liverpool signs Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen
Premier League champion Liverpool on Friday announced the signing of Dutch full-back Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen. The versatile right-sided player arrives at Anfield after four-and-a-half seasons in Germany with Leverkusen, where he made 190 appearances, scored 30 goals and produced 44 assists. Frimpong was part of the Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen side that made history by winning the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal in 2023-24 season, with its record 51-match unbeaten run ending in the Europa League final. The 24-year-old was named in the Bundesliga Team of the season for 2022-23 and 2023-24. He made his international debut for Netherlands in October 2023 and has 12 caps and one goal for his country.
The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Frimpong completes Liverpool move as Celtic receive cash boost
The Parkhead club inserted a clause in the deal that meant they would receive 30 per cent of any future profit made on Frimpong by Leverkusen. Given they have now sold him to Liverpool for £33.7m and they bought him for £11.5m, Celtic will receive a welcome sum of £6.7m, just in time for the summer transfer window. Speaking to about the move, the speedy full-back said: 'It went quite easily. Liverpool came and said they had interest, and obviously for me, it was a no-brainer. 'For me, it was like, 'Whatever you guys do, just get this done', [speaking to] my agents: 'Just get this done.' 'Liverpool fans, I'm going to give my all, my energy, my work-rate, and hopefully we can win together, we celebrate together, and get everything together. '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.' Read more: Frimpong was brought to Glasgow's east end from Manchester City's academy in 2019. He burst onto the scene under Neil Lennon and played his part in nine-in-a-row and quadruple treble successes. Now, after four and a half years at the BayArena, in which he won a Bundesliga title and DFB-Pokal, the Dutchman is on the move to Anfield. He joins Liverpool to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is on his way to Real Madrid. Arne Slot's men are the reigning English champions, with Frimpong coming in to strengthen their title defence ahead of next season. The 24-year-old will link up with fellow former Celtic defender and international teammate Virgil Van Dijk at Anfield.
The National
3 days ago
- Sport
- The National
Frimpong completes Liverpool move as Celtic receive cash boost
The right-back joined the Bundesliga outfit from Celtic in 2021. The Parkhead club inserted a clause in the deal that meant they would receive 30 per cent of any future profit made on Frimpong by Leverkusen. Given they have now sold him to Liverpool for £33.7m and they bought him for £11.5m, Celtic will receive a welcome sum of £6.7m, just in time for the summer transfer window. Speaking to about the move, the speedy full-back said: 'It went quite easily. Liverpool came and said they had interest, and obviously for me, it was a no-brainer. 'For me, it was like, 'Whatever you guys do, just get this done', [speaking to] my agents: 'Just get this done.' 'Liverpool fans, I'm going to give my all, my energy, my work-rate, and hopefully we can win together, we celebrate together, and get everything together. '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.' Read more: Frimpong was brought to Glasgow's east end from Manchester City's academy in 2019. He burst onto the scene under Neil Lennon and played his part in nine-in-a-row and quadruple treble successes. Now, after four and a half years at the BayArena, in which he won a Bundesliga title and DFB-Pokal, the Dutchman is on the move to Anfield. He joins Liverpool to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is on his way to Real Madrid. Arne Slot's men are the reigning English champions, with Frimpong coming in to strengthen their title defence ahead of next season. The 24-year-old will link up with fellow former Celtic defender and international teammate Virgil Van Dijk at Anfield.
Metro
4 days ago
- Sport
- Metro
Man Utd transfer blow confirmed as Bayern Munich win race for defender
Manchester United have suffered a transfer blow after Bayern Munich announced that defender Jonathan Tah is joining them on a free transfer. The Red Devils were locked in a race with Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Barcelona Munich for Tah's signature in the summer transfer window. But Tah is now officially heading to Bayern Munich with the Germany international signing a four-year deal after his exit from Bayer Leverkusen. 'I'm very happy to be at Bayern,' Tah said. 'I want to take on responsibility here and work hard every day so that we're successful as a team and win lots of trophies together.' The 29-year-old helped Bayer Leverkusen clinch the Bundesliga title and DFB-Pokal trophy in 2024 under the management of Xabi Alonso. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. Tah was named in the Bundesliga Team of the Season in 2024 and 2025 and has also made the Europa League Team of the Season three times. The centre-back has been at Bayer Leverkusen for the last 10 years -playing a total of 402 games – but he was keen for a new challenge. Tah, who has earned 35 caps for Germany to date, will now be playing with the likes of Harry Kane under the management of Vincent Kompany. Bayer Leverkusen, meanwhile, are set for a new era after their manager Alonso joined Real Madrid on Sunday. Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has signed a two-year contract to succeed Alonso at the German club. Ten Hag, who will start his new role on July 1, has said Leverkusen are 'one of the best clubs in Germany and also among the top clubs in Europe'. He added: 'I've come to Leverkusen to continue with the ambition shown in recent years. 'It's an attractive challenge to set up something together in this period of change and develop an ambitious team.' The Dutch manager has been out of work since United sacked him in October 2024. More Trending During his time at Old Trafford, Ten Hag helped United win the 2023 Carabao Cup and 2024 FA Cup. Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes said: 'With Erik ten Hag, we have brought in an experienced coach with impressive success on the pitch. 'With three league titles and two domestic cup wins, he and Ajax dominated Dutch football from 2018 to 2022. 'And Erik demonstrated his quality as a coach with the ensuing success at Manchester United under difficult circumstances at times.' MORE: Chelsea make approach to sign £58m Arsenal transfer target MORE: Ruben Amorim was guilty of the same mistake Alejandro Garnacho made and paid the price MORE: Joe Cole would be 'stunned' if Chelsea don't beat Man Utd to £30m signing
