Premier League champions Liverpool have signed defender Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen on a long-term contract.

Financial details were not disclosed by either club, but British media reported that Liverpool triggered a 35 million euros release clause for the Dutch international, whose deal with Leverkusen was valid until 2028.

The transfer was announced hours after Trent Alexander-Arnold joined Real Madrid from Liverpool on a six-year deal, with Frimpong set to replace the England defender as he becomes manager Arne Slot's first signing after they won the Premier League title.

"It went quite easy," the 24-year-old told the club website.

"Liverpool came and said they had interest, and obviously for me it was a no-brainer.

"For me, it was like, ‘Whatever you guys do, just get this done’."

Frimpong, who will officially join on June 1, signed a five-year contract, media reports said.

The right back, who can also play as a winger, played a key role in the Leverkusen side that won the German domestic double in 2023-24, chipping in with 14 goals and 12 assists across all competitions.

Frimpong also recorded 12 assists this season, adding five goals, from 48 appearances in all competitions for the Bundesliga runners-up.

A product of Manchester City's academy, Frimpong joined Leverkusen in 2021 from Scottish side Celtic.

He has represented the Netherlands on 12 occasions, scoring one goal, since making his debut with the senior squad in October 2023 in a Euro 2024 qualifier against France.

"Liverpool fans, I’m going to give my all, my energy, my work-rate and hopefully we can win together, we celebrate together, get everything together," Frimpong added.

"I’m just excited to be here. Thank you guys for accepting me and I won’t let you guys down and I’ll give you the energy that you guys want." (Reuters)