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Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick has requested sporting director Deco to discover a transfer for Bayer Leverkusen full-back Jeremie Frimpong, in accordance with an replace from Cule Mania.
The Dutch right-back has lengthy been on Barça’s radar, and Flick sees him as a perfect addition to bolster the workforce’s defensive choices.
Flick’s admiration for Frimpong
Flick is understood for his methodical and discreet strategy to squad constructing. He shares a powerful working relationship with Deco, and each are in settlement that reinforcements at full-back are crucial.
Actually, it have to be famous that Flick had mentioned Frimpong’s signing with Deco a yr in the past, however Barcelona in the end dominated out the transfer as a result of monetary constraints.
On the time, Bayer Leverkusen’s €40 million asking worth was deemed extreme by the membership.
Nonetheless, regardless of the failed try, Flick stays satisfied that Frimpong would convey a brand new dynamic to Barcelona’s defence.
Not like Jules Kounde, who has been deployed as a right-back however prefers enjoying centrally, Frimpong is a pure attacking full-back who may function as a winger.
Monetary challenges and Premier League curiosity
Jeremie Frimpong is needed by Hansi Flick. (Photograph by Daniel Kopatsch/Getty Photographs)
Frimpong, 24, is beneath contract with Bayer Leverkusen till 2028, which means his membership holds a powerful negotiating place. Barcelona, nevertheless, are solely prepared to supply round €25 million—considerably decrease than Leverkusen’s valuation.
This might complicate any potential deal, particularly since Liverpool and different Premier League golf equipment have additionally expressed curiosity in signing him.
Given Frimpong’s offensive qualities, tempo, and talent to play in a number of positions, he’s thought-about able to take the subsequent step in his profession.
Studies recommend that Spain and England are probably the most sensible locations for him, and inquiries relating to his availability have already been made.
What does it imply for Hector Fort?
One key consequence of Frimpong’s potential arrival could be the departure of Hector Fort. The younger full-back, who featured on each the fitting and left sides, has not been capable of persuade Flick fully this season.
In consequence, his future at Barcelona seems to be more and more unsure, and he may very well be offloaded if Frimpong joins the membership.
With Barça’s monetary struggles nonetheless a serious hurdle, securing a deal for Frimpong is not going to be simple.
Nonetheless, Flick’s insistence on reinforcing the full-back place means that the membership will proceed pushing for an reasonably priced resolution, whether or not it’s Frimpong or one other various.
*Participant valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on the date of publication.
