Surprise! Jeremie Frimpong could join Barcelona or Real Madrid, who will take him?

Jeremie Frimpong could be one of the key players in the upcoming summer transfer market in LaLiga. The Bayer Leverkusen defender is one of the full-backs on the radar of FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, due to his quality and market price. Although other European giants (such as Manchester United and Liverpool) are also after the Dutchman, the player prefers to wait for an offer from the Catalans and/or 'merengues'.

Barça would only have Frimpong as an alternative to Alejandro Balde, which would force the Dutchman to play on the opposite side. However, like Héctor Fort, the 24-year-old defender can comfortably play on both flanks, being a natural wing-back, capable of covering the entire wing with great efficiency, thanks to his speed and good footwork.

This season, he has scored 3 goals and provided 10 assists in 39 matches (2,748 minutes), remaining one of the untouchables for coach Xavi Alonso. Although he is under contract until June 2028, 'SKY Sports' reports that the Amsterdam native could leave for an amount close to 40 million euros, 10 'kilos' below his current valuation on Transfermarkt.

Possible Classic in summer to take Jeremie Frimpong?

If, ultimately, Xabi Alonso decides to leave Leverkusen to replace Carlo Ancelotti on the bench of Real Madrid, it is very likely that he will try to take Frimpong with him to Chamartín. The 'merengues' need to sign at least one full-back this summer, with the right side being the main priority due to the serious injury suffered by Dani Carvajal. The '2' hopes to be ready to return for the Club World Cup in June, but his prognosis is still uncertain.

In the case of Barça, the option to sign a full-back capable of competing for the position with Balde is still on the table, although a significant investment (over 30 'kilos') is only considered to strengthen the azulgrana attack. In any case, Frimpong's representatives are already rubbing their hands at the prospect of a possible Classic in the offices for the Dutch defender, one of the best at Leverkusen who won almost everything in the 2023/24 season.