Big blow as promising Ghanaian defender earns Netherlands call-up
FootballBlack Stars Target Reveals His Dream of Playing for Premier League Giants
- Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong has revealed that his dream is to one day player for Premier League giants Chelsea
- Jeremie Frimpong has popped up on the radar of German giants Bayern Munich ahead of the summer transfer window
- The red-hot defender has been in scintillating form for his club in the German Bundesliga this season
Jeremie Frimpong has admitted that he dreams of joining English Premier League club Chelsea, according to Sport Bild.
The Bayer Leverkusen right-back has made headlines in recent weeks due to his explosive performance in the Bundesliga this season and he has been rewarded by a call-up to Louis Van Gaal's side.
The 22-year-old's sterling display in defence has attracted interest from Bayern Munich, as per a report on German outlet Sport1, the Bundesliga giants are ready to secure his services next season.
However, Frimpong, who is also being monitored by Spanish powerhouses Real Madrid and Barcelona, has admitted he would love to play for Chelsea.
The defender said when asked about his dream transfer:
“My dream club to play for will always be Chelsea. As a kid, I used to watch Chelsea games with my uncle, mostly because of Didier Drogba.”
Who is Jeremie Frimpong?
Born in Amsterdam to Ghanaian parents, Frimpong and his family moved to England when he was seven years old. Frimpong is eligible to play for Ghana, Netherlands and England.
However, he has already featured for the Netherlands Under-19 and Under-20 teams.
The lateral defender is not only attracting interests from clubs, but also the Ghana national team with the Football Association in talks with the Dutch-born player.
Bayern Munich Keeping Tabs on Dutch-Born Ghanaian Defender
Sports Brief earlier reported that Dutch-born Ghanaian defender, Jeremie Frimpong, could leave Bayer Leverkusen to join German giants Bayern Munich in the summer transfer window.
The former Celtic right back has attracted interest for the German champions following his wonderful performance for his club in the Bundesliga this season.
Per a report on German outlet Sport1, Bayern Munich have shown interest in the 21-year-old, with Spanish powerhouse Barcelona also said to be interested.