Having fallen out of Andoni Iraola’s plans, Liverpool plotting sale of 25-year-old defender to Barcelona – The Kop Times

The Merseyside giants appear ready to part ways with the struggling Dutch international amid strong interest from the Spanish heavyweights.

Watching a signing fail to adapt is always a frustrating experience for the Anfield faithful. Jeremie Frimpong arrived on Merseyside with massive expectations in the summer of 2025. The gifted defender viewed the monumental transfer from Bayer Leverkusen as an absolute no-brainer at the time. Unfortunately, his challenging spell in English football has failed to match the early promises he made.

Persistent fitness issues initially derailed his progress, but tactical decisions are now forcing his imminent exit. The 25-year-old has found regular first-team minutes impossible to secure since manager Andoni Iraola took charge. The boss clearly prefers deploying Ronald Araujo in the crucial right-back position. This rigid preference has restricted the incredibly frustrated player to just two league starts this campaign.

He has also managed a mere 31 minutes of Champions League action this season. Dutch football legend Ruud Gullit recently highlighted exactly why the talented player is struggling so badly on Merseyside. He firmly stated the manager is completely misusing his compatriot by deploying him out of position. The icon bluntly told reporters, “He’s a right winger, he’s not a right back.”

Barcelona Ready To Offer Frustrated Defender An Immediate Escape Route

Despite those public tactical warnings, the Anfield hierarchy remains prepared to approve his permanent departure. Reliable reports claim the unhappy star desperately wants an escape route to rebuild his stalling career.

Spanish journalist Juan Jesus confirmed the strong Catalan interest recently on X . He explicitly stated the player is going through a nightmare at Liverpool and cannot adapt to life in England.

Barcelona are currently monitoring the rapidly developing situation, with sporting director Deco keeping a close watch. Manager Hansi Flick reportedly requested the creative player specifically during his first year managing the Catalan giants. The Reds are now open to sanctioning a sale if they receive an offer of £35m. Frimpong is reportedly very open to sealing the lucrative move.