Barcelona Finds a Gift to Sign this Xabi Alonso Star from Bayer Leverkusen

Jeremie Frimpong wants to play in Spain and has a €35 million release clause

Since Dani Alves’ departure, FC Barcelona has never managed to find a worthy successor for the right-back position… and they've been forced to convert Jules Koundé. Along the way, players like Nélson Semedo, Sergiño Dest, and Emerson Royal have tried without much success. Now, however, they've identified Jeremie Frimpong as an excellent market opportunity due to the affordable release clause in his contract with Bayer Leverkusen.

Barcelona prioritizes signing a right-back

From the start of the season, it was clear that the weakest position at Barcelona was right-back, and the tie against Inter Milan in the Champions League confirmed it. With Jules Koundé injured, Hansi Flick was forced to convert Eric García, as he has little confidence in Héctor Fort’s performance.

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Over recent months, according to information provided by ‘SPORT’, the sporting department at FC Barcelona has conducted an exhaustive search to strengthen the position. Especially considering the possibility of Jules Koundé returning to his natural role as a center-back. A situation that wouldn’t be surprising, since Ronald Araújo may leave the team and Iñigo Martínez is about to turn 34.

Frimpong could leave Leverkusen for €35 million

In this regard, several names have been linked to Barcelona. On one hand, there are the Brazilians Vanderson (Monaco) and Dodô (Fiorentina). On the other hand, two young talents like Marc Pubill (Almería) and Givairo Read (Feyenoord). However, Hansi Flick needs more proven players at the top level, which is why the name Jeremie Frimpong has emerged in recent hours.

With Xabi Alonso’s move to Real Madrid, many of Bayer Leverkusen’s best players are expected to seek new challenges after making history last season. In fact, Florian Wirtz already hinted at this in recent hours. Jeremie Frimpong could be next, even though he's under contract until 2027. However, it was revealed in Germany yesterday that he has a €35 million release clause. An excellent market opportunity for Barcelona… though they will have to compete with strong offers already coming in from the Premier League.