There’s no doubt Frimpong would inject energy and creativity into Liverpool’s right flank.
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Fresh off their Premier League title win, Liverpool are wasting no time in building momentum for the 2025/26 campaign.
With manager Arne Slot keen on reinforcing his squad, the club has acted swiftly in the transfer market—securing Dutch right-back Jeremie Frimpong as their first summer signing.
Frimpong, who has been a standout performer at Bayer Leverkusen, is expected to finalize his move after a medical on Monday.
His arrival comes at a pivotal time for the Reds, following the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold.
While Conor Bradley is tipped to be Slot’s primary choice at right-back, Frimpong’s versatility promises to offer Liverpool both defensive solidity and attacking flair down the flanks.
But beyond tactics and formations, one aspect of Frimpong’s transfer has caught the attention of fans: his likely shirt number at Anfield.
Frimpong Set to Don Number 30 at Liverpool
All signs indicate that Frimpong will retain the number 30 shirt he has worn throughout his professional career—first at Celtic and then at Leverkusen.
The number is currently available at Liverpool and has been unclaimed for over a decade.
Although traditional defensive numbers such as 2, 3, 4, and 5 are already occupied—and number 6 is seen as an unlikely fit—the number 30 holds sentimental value for Frimpong.
It’s a number he has proudly worn since breaking into senior football and one he’s likely to continue with at Anfield.
Number 30: A Dormant Legacy Since 2014
The number 30 shirt has a modest yet diverse history at Liverpool.
It was last worn by Spanish midfielder Suso, who left for AC Milan in January 2015.
Since his departure, the jersey has been vacant, waiting for a new player to bring it back to relevance.
Frimpong will become the ninth player in the club’s history to wear the number, following names like Boudewijn Zenden—arguably the most prominent Dutch player to have worn.
Alongside him is a mix of goalkeepers and lesser-known squad members such as Tony Warner, Daniele Padelli, Charles Itandje, Djimi Traore, and Carl Medjani.
Remarkably, several previous holders of the number never even featured in a competitive fixture for the Reds, making Frimpong’s impending role even more exciting.
With his high-energy style and attacking prowess, he’s perfectly poised to redefine what the number 30 represents at Liverpool.
The Dawn of a New Era
Frimpong’s signing is just the start of what promises to be a busy summer for Liverpool.
