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Jeremie Frimpong Joins Liverpool with Eyes Set on Salah Link-Up

Frimpong’s Arrival Marks Start of New Era

Liverpool’s summer business has kicked off with intent. In a deal that signals both transition and ambition, Jeremie Frimpong has arrived from Bayer Leverkusen after the club activated his £30 million release clause. The 24-year-old becomes the latest Dutch international to join the squad, hinting at a continued tactical evolution under new manager Arne Slot.

His arrival was confirmed shortly after Trent Alexander-Arnold’s departure to Real Madrid, a move that netted the Reds £10 million. While comparisons will inevitably follow, the early signals suggest Frimpong is not viewed as a like-for-like replacement for the Scouser. Instead, Slot appears to see the energetic wing-back as a versatile component, one capable of impacting multiple areas of the pitch.

Salah Connection Sparks Enthusiasm

Frimpong’s first official interview since his move saw him express a clear sense of awe and anticipation, particularly when discussing the opportunity to play alongside Mohamed Salah. His admiration was candid and refreshingly honest.

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“For me, playing with world-class players as a footballer is a privilege,” said Frimpong. “Like, brah, I’m going to be next to Mo Salah, not just him, the whole Liverpool squad. Just Liverpool in general. This is a privilege, a blessing that I can be part of it. But I can’t wait to link up with him, hopefully we link up good. I’m excited for these things, 100 per cent.”

Slot’s Liverpool may end up using Frimpong as a wide option who can dovetail with Salah’s inside runs, potentially giving Liverpool’s right flank a different dynamic. While Alexander-Arnold brought precision and poise, Frimpong offers raw speed, instinctive attacking movement and a level of energy that could reignite the touchline partnerships Liverpool once thrived on.

Positive Signs from Conversations with Slot

In addition to discussing his admiration for Salah, Frimpong spoke warmly about his early chats with new head coach Arne Slot. The Dutchman’s influence clearly played a part in the move, and Frimpong seems energised by the prospect of working under him.

“I spoke to the manager a few times,” he said. “He sounds very positive. He says I can bring a lot of energy and my qualities, my speed. Especially when a manager is talking positively about you, it gives you very good confidence that he believes in you. I’ve had good conversations with him.

“Even when I was at [the] national team, some of the Feyenoord boys would tell me about him and be like, ‘He’s the best coach I’ve ever had.’ Things like this. So, I’ve always heard good things about the coach. Now he’s going to be my coach, so I’m excited for that.”

New Faces, New Direction

As Liverpool look to build a team in Slot’s image, Frimpong’s arrival offers more than just a boost in squad depth. It is a statement that the club is focused on refreshment rather than full-scale revolution. His link-up with Salah, if it clicks, could become a key storyline for the 2025/26 campaign. With further arrivals expected, including a possible move for Florian Wirtz, the Frimpong signing feels like a calculated and symbolic start to a summer of transformation at Anfield.