Jeremie Frimpong to Wear Liverpool Number Not Seen in a Decade
After comfortably clinching the 2024/25 Premier League title, Liverpool under manager Arne Slot is preparing to sign 24-year-old right-back Jeremie Frimpong this summer. The transfer comes in light of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s surprising decision to leave the club—a move that has stirred significant backlash among fans.
With Alexander-Arnold’s departure, Slot—now considered among the top managers globally—is seeking to reinforce the team’s right flank. Despite a disappointing Champions League run, Liverpool’s dominant domestic campaign has set high expectations for the upcoming season, and acquiring Frimpong is a strong step toward meeting them.
Frimpong Set to Take Uncommon Shirt Number
With just two matches remaining—against Brighton and Crystal Palace—Liverpool is already looking ahead, and Frimpong is expected to bolster their defense. According to reputable journalist Ben Jacobs via X (formerly Twitter), the Dutch defender is on the verge of finalizing a €35 million move from Bayer Leverkusen and has already completed part of his medical.
Interestingly, Frimpong will wear the No. 30 jersey—an unusual choice that hasn’t been used at Liverpool since the 2014/15 season, when Suso last wore it. Prior wearers include Charles Itandje, Daniele Padelli, Boudewijn Zenden, Carl Medjani, Djimi Traore, Haukur Ingi Gudnason, and Tony Warner.
Frimpong, originally from Amsterdam, began his career at Manchester City and later gained recognition at Celtic before joining Leverkusen. He has worn several different numbers throughout his career, but the No. 30 has remained a consistent choice since his time in Germany
