Jeremie Frimpong has sat down for his first interview as a Liverpool player, just days after signing a long-term deal with the Premier League champions.
The 24-year-old right-back, widely seen as Trent Alexander-Arnold’s successor following his move to Real Madrid, joined Arne Slot’s squad for £29.5 million – the release clause set by his former club, Bayer Leverkusen.
Frimpong arrives after an impressive 2023/24 season with Leverkusen, where he helped them win both the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal. Over the campaign, he made 53 appearances across all competitions, although they ultimately finished behind Bayern Munich in the league standings.
Now at Liverpool, he reunites with several Dutch teammates, including Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch, and Cody Gakpo, as well as key figures like Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Mohamed Salah.
During his debut interview with the club’s official channel, Frimpong was asked about joining forces with Salah. His enthusiasm was clear:
“Playing alongside world-class talent is an amazing feeling,” he said. “It’s a privilege. I mean, I’m going to be next to Mo Salah! Not just him, the entire Liverpool squad. Being part of this club is a blessing. I can’t wait to build that connection with him – I’m excited, 100 percent.”
Fans quickly took to social media to express their admiration for Frimpong’s authenticity and excitement.
One fan wrote, “Never give him media training, please.” Another commented, “Love him already. He truly understands what it means to play for Liverpool.” Others described him as “refreshing” and “genuine,” with several hoping his honest and enthusiastic demeanor stays untouched by PR coaching.
Frimpong also reflected on his experience facing Liverpool in last season’s Champions League:
“You already know,” he laughed. “I don’t even need to explain – their quality is clear. They’re on another level. When we faced them with Leverkusen, it was incredibly tough.”
He spoke about his personal growth since his earlier days at Celtic, noting how he’s matured:
“I was a bit immature back then – still a kid, really. I was more worried about leaving my friends than the move itself. But my brother gave me a much-needed wake-up call.”
Closing the interview, Frimpong had a heartfelt message for the Liverpool faithful:
“Liverpool fans, I promise to give my all – my energy, my work ethic – and I hope we can achieve great things together. I’m so grateful to be here, and I won’t let you down.”
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