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Celtic’s “Cheat Code” Jeremie Frimpong Outshining Virgil van Dijk

Celtic supporters have been spoiled by witnessing exceptional talent don the iconic green and white hoops over the years. One such player is Jeremie Frimpong, who arrived at Celtic from Manchester City for a mere £300,000. The 23-year-old’s meteoric rise has been nothing short of phenomenal.

Frimpong’s impressive debut campaign in Glasgow earned him Celtic’s Young Player of the Year award. His performances caught the attention of Bayer Leverkusen, who signed him for £11.5m in January 2021. Since then, Frimpong’s stock has skyrocketed.

Last season, Frimpong was instrumental in Bayer Leverkusen’s historic unbeaten Bundesliga campaign, scoring 14 goals and providing 12 assists. His impressive form has continued this season, with two goals and seven assists to his name.

Frimpong’s international career is also on the rise, having made his full-senior debut for the Netherlands in October 2023. He scored his first goal for the Oranje against Canada in June.

The right-back’s performances have earned him a nomination for FIFA’s The Best Defender award, alongside Celtic’s current right-back Alistair Johnston. Notably, Virgil van Dijk, a former Celtic defender, was not included in the shortlist.

This snub suggests that Frimpong is currently rated more highly than Van Dijk, who has achieved immense success with Liverpool and the Netherlands. Frimpong’s rise to prominence is a testament to Celtic’s shrewd transfer strategy, which has seen the club reap significant rewards from selling talented young players.

Celtic are entitled to a 30% sell-on clause for Frimpong, which could result in a significant windfall if he were to move to a top European club. Liverpool, Manchester United, and Real Madrid are reportedly interested in securing his services.

Frimpong’s success serves as a reminder that Celtic’s conveyor belt of talent continues to produce exceptional players. As the right-back’s star continues to rise, Celtic supporters can take pride in knowing that their club played a pivotal role in his development.