Jaap Stam says £34m Bundesliga winner would be ‘great fit’ for Man Utd
Jaap Stam has encourage Manchester United to pursue a move for Jeremie Frimpong,. Claiming the right wing-back would be a ‘great fit’ for Ruben Amorim’s system at Old Trafford.
Frimpong has nothing short of a revelation in แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ German football since swapping Celtic for Bayer Leverkusen in 2021.
In that time, the 24-year-old speedster has establishe himself as a mainstay in Leverkusen’s starting. XI, making 182 appearances in all competitions, even chipping in with 29 goals.
But most notably, the Netherlands international playe an integral role last term as Leverkusen, led by. Xabi Alonso, storme to their first ever Bundesliga title after going the entire top-flight campaign unbeaten.
However, speculation has mounting over Frimpong’s long-term future in recent months,. With several top teams across European football known to be monitoring the Dutchman’s situation.
Real Madrid, Arsenal and Liverpool are believe to be among Frimpong’s admirers, while. Manchester United were reporte to have held talks to sign the former Celtic man last summer.
The Red Devils have linke with Frimpong since as far back as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s reign – when the full-back was still playing in Scotland- and Stam hopes to see the club reignite their interest again.
‘Jeremie Frimpong can play as a right-wing back having also playe as a right winger and a right back,’ the legendary ex-United and Netherlands defender told.
‘He has pace and is very direct and can score goals as well as create chances for his team-mates.
‘I think he would be a very interesting player for Manchester United to look at, he would fit the style of play on the right-hand side.
‘The only issue might be if the club don’t want to continue bringing in Dutch players going forward.
‘But he has a lot of quality and is doing so well in a tough division in Germany.
Frimpong has a €40m (£34m) release in his current contract at BayArena, which runs through to the summer of 2028.
Alonso is expecte to make a decision over his future as manager of Leverkusen before the end of the month.
Whether or not the the Real Madrid-linke Spaniard remains in charge is likely to have significant ramifications on the likes of Frimpong when the summer transfer window opens for business.
‘He’s had Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti, Jose Mourinho – all of them. Was bound to be a great manager with all the experience he’s had,’ Frimpong recently told when aske about Alonso.