Liverpool team news — Frimpong, the replacement to Trent Alexander-Arnold, ready for Premier League

Trent Alexander-Arnold left Liverpool, having won every possible competition during his stint, and leaving a gigantic gap to fill at the right-back position.

But the Reds’ new signing Jeremie Frimpong has no doubt can replace the England international in the Premier League champions’ defence.

Frimpong arrived at Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen as Arne Slot’s first signing since winning the Premier League.

“Liverpool. It’s a big club, so it’s big shoes regardless,” Frimpong told Sky Sports, when asked if he would compete with Conor Bradley to succeed Alexander-Arnold as Liverpool’s first choice for right back.

“It’s a winning team … they win trophies for a reason. If you play for a team like Liverpool you have to fill in the shoes and perform.

“I’ve always believed in myself. I’m a winner. That’s what I’m going to bring to the team.”

How much did Jeremie Frimpong cost?

Frimpong cost Liverpool around USD 40 million. The club activated his €35million (£29.6m; $40m) release clause, wih the fee set to be paid in three instalments over three years.

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Frimpong spent nine years at Manchester City as a youth player before making his senior debut in 2019 at Celtic, which won the Scottish Premiership in his first season.

The 24-year-old joined Leverkusen in 2021 and made 34 appearances as it won the Bundesliga in 2023-24.

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“The Premier League is the best league in the world. I grew up in Manchester so I always wanted to come back. It was always the plan,” Frimpong said.

“I know what being a champion is like at Bayer Leverkusen, so joining a champion team is a privilege … to go from watching (Liverpool) to playing for them is crazy.

“The manager has told me how I can help the team and he really likes me as a player. It’s given me extra motivation and belief.”

(with inputs from Reuters)