The Bayer Leverkusen winger was criticised by his teammates after the Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich
16:45, 11 Mar 2025
Jeremie Frimpong against Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer
Jeremie Frimpong against Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer(Image: Getty Images)
Former Celtic fullback Jeremie Frimpong has left Liverpool with a potential transfer headache head of the summer window.
According to Sky Sports Germany, the Netherlands international has made clear he won't be joining the Reds - or any other English club this summer. The 24-year-old has made clear his intention to leave Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season. But he feels the Premier League is too physical and doesn’t fit his style of play.
It leaves Liverpool in a tough spot as he was reportedly a target to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold, who looks increasingly likely to depart for Real Madrid on a free in the summer. But that further complicates the Reds academy product's plans as Frimpong has also set his sights on joining the Spanish giants.
The reason the former Hoop didn’t make a move last last summer is due to Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso's decision to stay in the Bundesliga and the fact he has a contract until 2028. Sky Germany also adds he would be interested in a switch to Barcelona.
Trent Alexander-Arnold looks set to leave Liverpool
Trent Alexander-Arnold looks set to leave Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)
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With 3 goals and 5 assists in 25 Bundesliga outings, Frimpong has become an indispensable component of Leverkusen’s right flank. But tempers are frayed in the Die Werself camp after Frimpong and Florian Wirtz were snapped exchanging a war of words on the bench during the 3-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in their Champions League last-16 first leg. The defending German champions followed that up with a chastening 2-0 defeat at home to Werder Bremen.
Frimpong's conduct was discussed in the dressing room after the game, with captain and ex Arsenal man Granit Xhaka revealing: "That's part of it. It's not because of us, but because of another story. But that should remain internal."