Ghana renew interest in Dutch U-21 defender Jeremie Frimpong

Published on: 24 September 2022
Ghana renew interest in Dutch U-21 defender Jeremie Frimpong
SEVILLE, SPAIN - OCTOBER 21: Jeremie Frimpong of Bayer Leverkusen in action during the UEFA Europa League group G match between Real Betis and Bayer Leverkusen at Estadio Benito Villamarin on October 21, 2021, in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

According to transfer guru, Fabrizio Romano Ghana is seriously tracking Dutch-born Ghanaian defender, Jeremie Frimpong.

Jeremie Frimpong is currently with the Dutch U-21 team and playing really well in their 3-5-2 system.

The 21-year-old signed for German side Bayer Leverkusen for an undisclosed fee, on four and a half year deal on 27th January 2021.

He joined Leverkusen from Scottish club Celtic.

Frimpong initially played for Manchester City at the age of nine and progressed through the club's youth ranks, with regular appearances in Premier League 2 and the UEFA Youth League.

Born in the Netherlands, Frimpong is of Ghanaian descent on his mother's side.

His family moved to England when he was seven years old. As such, he is eligible to play for the Netherlands, Ghana, and England.

Ahead of the World Cup, Inaki Williams, Tariq Lamptey, Mohammed Salisu, Stephan Ambrosius, Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer and Patric Pfeiffer have all completed their nationality switch to play for Ghana.

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