Jeremie Frimpong, closer and closer to Barça: the position that brings the right-back closer to the club

One of the great priorities of FC Barcelona for the next summer market is the incorporation of a right-back of level and experience. Although Jules Koundé is one of the undisputed in the starting eleven azulgrana, it is clear that the team needs a solid alternative for that demarcation.

Currently, after the injury of the French defender, the Catalan team has had to improvise. The options have been limited: Eric García, defender converted to full-back in emergency situations, and Héctor Fort, natural right-back, but with little experience in the elite.

Jeremie Frimpong: an option that Barcelona likes

In this context, the name of Jeremie Frimpong, right-back of Bayer Leverkusen, has emerged as an option that the sports management of the Catalan club likes very much. The Dutchman has established himself as one of the most striking full-backs in Europe, especially for his offensive side, his physical power and his ability to unbalance in the last third of the field.

This season, the Amsterdam native has recorded four goals and 12 assists in 47 matches, numbers that support his performance. At the defensive level he also offers guarantees, which makes him a very interesting alternative to reinforce the right side of Barcelona.

📌 Other candidates for the right side of the azulgrana club:

In addition to the '30' of Leverkusen, other names have been linked to the Barcelona team as possible reinforcements for the right side. Among them are:

• Vanderson (AS Monaco)
• Dodô (Fiorentina)
• Marc Pubill (UD Almería)
• Andrei Rațiu (Rayo Vallecano)
• Givairo Read (Feyenoord)

Does Frimpong prioritize LaLiga?: A key for his signing by Barcelona

According to 'Sky Sports Germany' recently, Jeremie Frimpong would be prioritizing playing in LaLiga if he decides to leave Bayer Leverkusen. The full-back has a contract until June 30, 2028, but his alleged desire to land in Spanish football could facilitate an operation with FC Barcelona.

This scenario, added to the already confirmed departure of Xabi Alonso from the Leverkusen bench at the end of the season, could trigger a reconstruction in the German team. In that context, several key players such as the Dutchman or Florian Wirtz could look for new destinations.

The price of the Dutch right-back: main obstacle for Barcelona

The great obstacle for the Barcelona team to get the services of Jeremie Frimpong is his price. His termination clause is between 35 and 40 million euros, an amount that forces the azulgrana club to make numbers in a delicate economic context.

Beyond reaching that figure, the other great challenge will be the registration of the player, since the economic situation of the club still generates many doubts. It will be key to see if Barça can adjust its salary cap and have the necessary margin to register a new signing.