Real Madrid tracking Jeremie Frimpong: €40m transfer a real possibility

Real Madrid are planning to strengthen their squad and have targeted talented right wing-back Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen. According to information from Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg, Real Madrid are monitoring the situation of the Dutch defender, who could be an ideal replacement for the injured Dani Carvajal.

• Real Madrid are monitoring Leverkusen’s flanker
• He is interested in Jeremie Frimpong
• It could offer up to €40 million for the player

Frimpong is currently one of the most in-demand right wing-backs in Europe. Real Madrid plan to activate his exit clause, which amounts to €40 million, in the summer of 2025. Following Carvajal’s serious knee injury, Madrid are looking for a long-term replacement at the right edge of defence.

Carvajal still remains at the club until the summer of 2026, but his repeated injuries have forced the club to look for a new solution. Frimpong’ s attacking play and speed make him an ideal candidate to bring new energy to the right side of the defence.

Jeremie Frimpong excels at Bayer Leverkusen: Why do Real Madrid want him?

Jeremie Frimpong has quickly become a key player for Bayer Leverkusen. After transferring from Celtic in 2021 for €15 million, he has become an integral part of coach Xabi Alonso’s team. Frimpong helped Leverkusen to historic success in the 2023-24 season, when the club won both the Bundesliga and the DFB-Pokal. His 14 goals and 12 assists last season made him one of the most productive defenders in Europe.

Frimpong’s speed and ability to create chances are the main reasons why Real Madrid have put him on their priority list for summer transfers. In Leverkusen’s current season, he has been involved in three clean sheets and contributed to defensive success against Feyenoord and AC Milan in the Champions League.

Liverpool and Trent Alexander-Arnold: Is Real Madrid at risk of competition?

In addition to Frimpong, Real Madrid are also interested in Liverpool‘sTrent Alexander-Arnold, whose contract expires next summer. But Liverpool are keen to keep their star to prevent him leaving for free. The news of Madrid’s interest in Frimpong gives Liverpool more time to negotiate a new contract with Alexander-Arnold.

If Real Madrid activate Frimpong’s exit clause, it could finally put an end to speculation about Alexander-Arnold’s arrival. Liverpool are hoping to extend the contract of their key player and keep him at the club beyond the 2023/24 season.

Real Madrid plan €40m summer transfer of Frimpong

Real Madrid will keep a close eye on Frimpong’s situation during the season. With an exit clause of €40 million, Madrid have a great chance to bring in the young Dutch defender who could strengthen the right edge of the defence in the long term. Frimpong has proven to be one of the best young defenders on the European scene, and his transfer could help Real Madrid solve their right-back problem for years to come.

Source: Florian Plettenberg