Jeremie Frimpong has backed himself to fill Trent Alexander-Arnold’s “big boots” at Liverpool.

The Premier League champions signed Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen after triggering the 24-year-old’s €35m (£29.5m) release clause.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has a high opinion of the right-back, who can also play as a winger and is the likely replacement for Alexander-Arnold.

Having helped guide Liverpool to a second Premier League title, Alexander-Arnold left for Real Madrid this summer.

Frimpong, speaking to Sky Sports, is relishing the challenge of filling the void left by the England international.

He said: “It’s big shoes but it’s Liverpool, it’s a big team who win trophies for a reason. If you play for Liverpool you have to fill in the shoes and perform. I’ve always believed in myself. I’m a winner. That’s what I’ll bring.”

He added: “The Premier League is the best league in the world. I grew up in Manchester so I always wanted to come back. It was always the plan.

“I know what being a champion is like at Bayer Leverkusen so joining a champion team is a privilege, especially for Liverpool. To go from watching them to playing for them is crazy. The manager has told me how I can help the team and he really likes me as a player. It’s given me extra motivation and belief.”

‘Wirtz is a very, very special player’

Liverpool’s owners have attempted to keep the feel-good factor going this summer by spending serious money in the transfer market.

Almost £150m has been spent on securing the Bayer Leverkusen duo Frimpong and Florian Wirtz, who was snapped up for a club-record £116m fee.

With his friend joining him as a new Liverpool player, Frimpong is excited for fans to see what a special talent Wirtz is.

He said: “He’s my boy. He’s a winner – a very, very special player and very hard-working. The league will love him. I won’t have to talk much, just watch him. He doesn’t crumble under pressure, he likes pressure. He’s a guy that makes you enjoy football with the way he plays.”

Credit: Sky Sports