If the Premier League team signs Jeremy Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen, Manchester City may be prepared to pay Celtic an incredible £7.3 million. According to reports, the defending champions are considering a trade for their former academy star.
In 2019, City sold Frimpong to Celtic for £300,000 after the quick wing-back did not play for Pep Guardiola’s starting lineup. He was acquired by Bayer Leverkusen in 2024 for £11.75 million after excelling in the Scottish Premiership.
Since then, the 23-year-old has emerged as one of European football’s most sought-after players. Last season, Leverkusen went undefeated in the Bundesliga thanks in large part to his efforts at right wing-back.
According to the article, a deal made under Neil Lennon states that Celtic will receive 30% of any future transfer profits made by Leverkusen. The team that ultimately purchases Frimpong will owe the Scottish champions £7.3 million since he has a £34 million release clause.
It might be quite difficult for Xabi Alonso to hold onto the Netherlands international. The Daily Mail claims that City has joined the competition to sign its former player.
After a terrible run of results, City desperately needs a makeover. The 2-0 loss to Liverpool on Sunday, along with seven games without a win, is the worst run in Guardiola’s managerial tenure.
City’s right-hand side, where 34-year-old Kyle Walker has struggled to live up to his once great expectations, would be revitalised by a signing for Frimpong. Although the England teenager’s form has declined this season, Rico Lewis can also play right-back.
Frimpong stated last year while discussing the prospect of returning to City: “It would be great, but I don’t know.” They are the world’s best team and recently won the Champions League. We’ll see in the future
Frimpong has also been linked to a move to Liverpool. If the academy graduate declines a new deal and accepts a free move to Real Madrid, the Reds are searching for alternatives to Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Like Alexander-Arnold, Frimpong is renowned for his inventiveness and is incredibly productive for a full-back. In all competitions, he finished the previous season with 14 goals and 13 assists. Frimpong has contributed seven assists and two goals this season.
One advantage of the former Dutch youth international is that he is adaptable. He has played offensive and midfield for Leverkuse and can even play on the left.
