Xabi Alonso has been tipped to sign Jeremie Frimpong from Liverpool for Chelsea, with the defender potentially reuniting with his former Bayer Leverkusen manager at Stamford Bridge. Frimpong joined Liverpool last summer in a £29.5 million move from Leverkusen, replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold after his switch to Real Madrid. However, the Dutch full-back endured a difficult first season on Merseyside, with injuries limiting him to just 12 Premier League starts.
Frimpong's struggles at Liverpool
Liverpool's poor end to the season led to the sacking of Arne Slot, and new manager Andoni Iraola's arrival could create further uncertainty for Frimpong as the Reds rebuild under fresh leadership. Under Alonso at Leverkusen, Frimpong played a key role at right wing-back, helping the club win their first Bundesliga title. Former Spain international Gaizka Mendieta believes a move to Chelsea could help Frimpong rediscover his best form under Alonso.
Mendieta's view on potential reunion
Speaking to Grosvenor Sport, Mendieta said: 'Jeremie Frimpong could be a good asset for Xabi Alonso at Chelsea. Managers have players they trust from previous clubs, and there will be a belief from the player that they can find that form again.' He added: 'We often see players reuniting with former coaches for that reason, especially if things aren't going well for those players like Frimpong at Liverpool. It's a way of getting them back to form, hoping you can get the maximum out of the player and help you win things.'
Chelsea's summer plans
While Alonso does not officially take over until July, Chelsea are already preparing for potential high-profile exits. Enzo Fernandez and Marc Cucurella have both raised doubts about their long-term futures, with Spanish clubs reportedly interested. Mendieta, however, is confident Cucurella will stay, noting his tactical intelligence and adaptability. 'Cucurella will be a key player under Xabi Alonso,' Mendieta said. 'He plays with fullbacks quite offensively, it's very demanding physically.'
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