The coveted one by Deco to Saudi Arabia
One of the players who were liked at Can Barça may have a new destination
The transfer market for FC Barcelona is once again indirectly linked to the name of Jeremie Frimpong, although this time his future seems to point away from Camp Nou. The Dutch full-back, who has been on the Blaugrana’s agenda for several transfer windows to strengthen the right flank, could make an unexpected move to Saudi Arabia. His name has been linked with Al-Hilal ahead of the upcoming winter market, although sources from the Saudi club have denied any interest in acquiring him.
This information opens up a scenario that, for now, must be handled with caution. According to information gathered by Kooora, intermediaries have offered the Liverpool player to the Saudi team. However, a source close to Al-Hilal assured the mentioned outlet that Frimpong is not among the options currently being considered by the sports management. The denial cools the operation but does not eliminate the fact that his name has been put on the table.
FC Barcelona had Frimpong among its targets
Frimpong’s story with FC Barcelona goes back a while. In 2024, while still playing for Bayer Leverkusen, the Dutchman was linked with the Blaugrana after signing an outstanding season under the management of Xabi Alonso. His speed, depth, and ability to create danger in the opposing half made him an attractive profile to strengthen the right-back position.
Exclusive @winwinallsports Jeremie Frimpong is open to leaving Liverpool, open to play for a Saudi club, been offered to Al Hilal 🇸🇦✅
— Ismael Mahmoud - إسماعيل محمود (@ismaeelmahmoudd) November 6, 2026
The player himself addressed those rumors. In statements collected by Mundo Deportivo in June 2024, Frimpong downplayed the supposed Blaugrana interest, stating that he did not pay attention to such information.
A year later, his name re-emerged strongly in the planning of the Catalan club. In May 2025, Fichajes.com reported that FC Barcelona was still considering his addition, although the operation was conditioned by financial difficulties and competition from Liverpool. Finally, the English team got ahead and secured his signing from Leverkusen. In the last month, once again, the full-back was linked with the Blaugrana.
Saudi Arabia appears on the horizon for the full-back
Now, just a year and a half after his arrival at Anfield, Frimpong is once again the subject of transfer rumors. According to reports on a possible departure, his name has been offered to Al-Hilal by intermediaries with an eye on January. However, the response attributed to a source close to the club is clear: Simone Inzaghi prioritizes reinforcing the center of the defense and midfield, rather than bringing in another right-back.
The same source also noted that the Italian coach relies on Mohammed Mahzari, a Saudi full-back on the roster, so he would prefer to reserve foreign spots for other positions.
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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) November 8, 2026
Therefore, there is no confirmation of negotiations between Liverpool and Al-Hilal or any formal proposal. The possibility of Saudi Arabia exists as a scenario arisen from the reports of his offering, but the club's denial forces one to refrain from considering the operation advanced.
The FC Barcelona, meanwhile, observes from a distance the possible change of direction for a player who was close to becoming one of their bets for the right-back position. Frimpong was one of the desired players in the Blaugrana market, and now his name returns to the scene for an unexpected destination: Saudi Arabia.
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