Wirtz: Frimpong Advised Me to Join Liverpool, Alonso Also Happy About My Move

According to local Liverpool outlet This is Anfield, new signing Florian Wirtz revealed that Jeremie Frimpong played a key role in influencing his decision to join Liverpool this summer.

Wirtz Joins Liverpool in Record-Breaking Transfer, Reunites with Frimpong

According to This is Anfield, Liverpool's latest signing Florian Wirtz has revealed that Jeremie Frimpong played a key role in influencing his decision to join the Reds this summer.

The 22-year-old midfielder completed a sensational £116 million move from Bayer Leverkusen, becoming the most expensive signing in Liverpool’s history.

Wirtz has joined the Merseyside club alongside his former Leverkusen teammate and close friend Jeremie Frimpong, and their strong bond is expected to help both players settle quickly and thrive in their new environment.

“I met him during the holidays, and we talked a lot at the end of the season,” Wirtz said.
“He’s a close friend of mine. He invited me to join Liverpool, so I’m really happy that we made it here together.”
“Frimpong even helped me improve my English. He used to sit next to me in the dressing room at Leverkusen, and I’m still not very fluent.”

Wirtz also shared that former Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso was “very happy” to hear about his move to Liverpool — a club Alonso himself played for between 2004 and 2009.

Fans are eagerly anticipating Wirtz’s debut, with some believing he could have an impact on par with Liverpool greats like Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk.

Wirtz and Frimpong Set to Lead Liverpool into a New Era Under Slot

The German international is regarded as one of the top attacking talents in world football. Not only is Florian Wirtz exceptional on the ball—having contributed 122 goal involvements in 197 appearances for Bayer Leverkusen—but he also excels in his off-the-ball movement and intelligence.

While Wirtz’s arrival has understandably taken the spotlight, Jeremie Frimpong should not be overlooked. The Dutch full-back is an excellent addition in his own right.

Since joining Liverpool, Frimpong has already shown his strong personality in interviews, and his dynamic attacking style from the right-back position could help fill the void left by Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Under the guidance of new manager Arne Slot, a thrilling new era is about to begin at Anfield—with Wirtz and Frimpong, two Bundesliga champions, expected to play key roles in Liverpool’s future.