The name Jeremie Frimpong keeps coming up in connection with FC Bayern. While former sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic criticised the Leverkusen player’s lack of robustness, Max Eberl seems convinced of his qualities.
Frimpong is having an impressive season with Bayer Leverkusen and is making a significant contribution to the team’s current success. However, he is not only in the headlines because of his sporting achievements. An exit clause in his contract, which is set at 40 million euros and must be activated before the European Championships, is causing additional discussion. Although the player himself has expressed a preference for the Premier League, a move to Bayern Munich appears to be a possibility. Bayern already appeared to be interested in the right winger in the winter.
According to Sport Bild, Eberl holds Frimpong in high regard and sees him as a valuable asset to any team. This positive assessment is in stark contrast to the opinions of former sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic and former technical director Marco Neppe, who previously rated the player as „too small and not very robust“, according to the report. In view of the upcoming European Championships and the associated deadline for activating the release clause, Munich would have to act quickly.
Transfer fee too high for Munich?
Sky transfer expert Florian Plettenberg emphasised that FC Bayern Munich have been keeping an eye on Jeremie Frimpong for some time. The Dutchman’s recent outstanding performances have significantly raised his profile at Bayern. „Frimpong has definitely moved up in Bayern’s sights,“ Plettenberg explained on Sky. However, he emphasised that the amount of the transfer fee could be a sticking point in signing the defender.
A transfer to Bayern could be particularly interesting if the club signs a coach who favours a back three and needs a player for the right flank. Xabi Alonso is often mentioned in this context. His possible arrival in Munich could have a significant impact on transfer plans.
