Frimpong Vows to Fill Trent's 'Big Shoes' at Liverpool

Jeremie Frimpong has no doubt he has the ability to fill the “big shoes” of Trent Alexander-Arnold in Liverpool ’s defence.

Frimpong's arrival from Bayer Leverkusen was announced soon after Alexander-Arnold joined Real Madrid , with the Dutch international becoming Arne Slot 's first signing since winning the Premier League title.

The 24-year-old does not have a straightforward path into the team and will have to compete with Alexander-Arnold’s former understudy Conor Bradley for a starting berth.

However, he is not lacking in self-belief and insists he will bring a lot to this winning team.

"It's big shoes but it's Liverpool, it's a big team who win trophies for a reason,” he told Sky Sports . “If you play for Liverpool you have to fill in the shoes and perform.

“I've always believed in myself. I'm a winner. That's what I'll bring. 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.

"I know what being a champion is like at Bayer Leverkusen so joining a champion team is a privilege, especially for Liverpool. To go from watching them 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."

Amsterdam-born Frimpong, who can also play as a winger , spent nine years at Manchester City as a youth player before making his senior debut in 2019 at Celtic , who won the Scottish Premiership in his first season.

He joined Leverkusen in 2021 and made 34 appearances as they went unbeaten to win the Bundesliga in 2023-24.

Frimpong is one of two Leverkusen boys to come through the door at Anfield, with Florin Wirtz joining his former teammate on Friday for a club-record £100m .

The pair are already close friends, seen holidaying together earlier this month, with Frimpong providing a r inging endorsement for Liverpool’s marquee arrival .

"He's my boy,” Frimpong added. “He's a winner - a very, very special player and very hard working. The league will love him.

"I won't have to talk much, just watch him. He doesn't crumble under pressure, he likes pressure. He's a guy that makes you enjoy football with the way he plays."

Additional reporting from Reuters.