Jeremie Frimpong is very happy that Florian Wirtz accompanies himself in Liverpool with the German midfielder the second Bayer Leverkusen -star to go to the Premier League champions this summer
New boy Jeremie Frimpong from Liverpool claims that his time in Anfield is “extra pleasure” after being accompanied by Florian Wirtz – who has shattered the British transfer record by moving to Merseyside.
Frimpong was the first summer signature of the Premier League champion after moved from Bayer Leverkusen. He was bought to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold, on his way to Real Madrid, where the Reds activated his release clause.
The right back came through the ranks in Manchester City and was impressed by Celtic before Leverkusen came to call. He was part of the side who produced a stunning season to win the Bundesliga with Wirtz also part of the Xabi Alonso outfit.
Liverpool's Recruitment Drive has now seen them the playmaker countries, considered one of Europe's most exciting prospects. He is a member of a £ 116 million deal and will continue his relationship with Frimpong.
The replacement of Alexander-Arnold already had some home comfort in Liverpool with Dutch colleagues Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch and Cody Gakpo all in the club's books. But now he is even more excited to have Wirtz's company.
He said to ESPN: “I am really excited. I am really looking forward to playing with Liverpool. And of course, Florian Wirtz, my good friend, he is coming too. That makes it extra fun. I also know some boys from the national team. So I am really ready. I can't wait for it.”
Frimpong has large shoes to fill in Liverpool, with Alexander-Arnold becoming one of the world's best on the right. He will have to offer quality in the last third part, where Wirtz also expects that he will have an impact on the Reds will continue to strengthen their title -winning side.
The arrival of Wirtz was confirmed this week and he believes that it is now the right time to make the leap to Liverpool. He said: “I just thought it was the right point in my career to take the next step and of course I wanted to come to a club that is from the top three in the world, and in my opinion Liverpool was one of them.”
Liverpool's summer spending is not over with Bournemouth full-back Milos Kerkez on their radar. A £ 40 million deal is supposed to be close by and personal conditions with the Hungarian are expected to go smoothly. It is believed that the transfer is a matter of when, instead of as.