Frimpong Is Red: What Liverpool Are Getting In Their New Flying Wing-Back | OneFootball

By Aiden Gharibian

Jeremie Frimpong has officially joined Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen for a reported fee of £36 million, marking Arne Slot’s first signing of the summer. It’s a bold, statement move from the new manager — one that signals a fresh tactical direction for the Reds. The Dutch wing-back brings a unique profile to the squad, and fans around the world will be eager to see how he adapts to Anfield and fits into Slot’s evolving system.

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Frimpong has experience playing as a full-back, winger, and wing-back, so it will be interesting to see how Arne Slot develops him in the right-back role. He brings pace, energy, relentless work rate, and sharp link-up play, offering a completely different profile to anything we’ve seen at Liverpool in recent years. He’s also a proven winner, having played a key role in Bayer Leverkusen’s historic Bundesliga title — their first ever. One area to watch — not necessarily a weakness, but a question mark — is Frimpong’s defensive ability. He hasn’t consistently played as a traditional right-back, which means he hasn’t been tasked with regular one-on-one defending or deep positioning. However, Slot’s desire to bring him in suggests confidence in his ability to develop that side of his game. Lastly, Frimpong could be a major attacking asset for Liverpool next season. While different from Trent Alexander-Arnold, he offers his own kind of X-factor — one that could help the Reds become more dangerous and unpredictable in the final third. Frimpong contributed 9 goals and 7 assists during Bayer Leverkusen’s historic 2023–2024 title-winning campaign.

These are exciting times for Liverpool’s full-back positions. The iconic partnership of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson has already come to an end, as the club turns the page toward a new era. The arrivals of Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez — two young, energetic, and proven full-backs — signal a bold and refreshing shift. Add in the emergence of Conor Bradley, who remains an important and underrated figure, and Liverpool suddenly boast a new-look full-back core full of hunger, pace, and tactical flexibility. There’s even more reason for optimism with reports linking Giovanni van Bronckhorst to the assistant manager role. As a former full-back with a strong coaching résumé, van Bronckhorst could play a key role in mentoring and elevating these young players under Arne Slot’s vision.