Report: £30m Liverpool ace expected to be Alonso’s first Chelsea signing

Chelsea’s summer transfer plans are already generating discussion across European football, with Frimpong and Cucurella emerging as two players whose futures may become closely linked to Alonso’s arrival.

According to reporting from the Standard , former Spain international Gaizka Mendieta believes Chelsea could benefit from reuniting Frimpong with Alonso after the pair enjoyed significant success together at Bayer Leverkusen .

Frimpong played a crucial role during Leverkusen’s historic double-winning campaign under Alonso, establishing himself as one of Europe’s most dangerous attacking full-backs. His performances earned a move to Liverpool, but injuries and inconsistency have prevented him from reproducing the same level of influence on Merseyside.

That situation has inevitably led to speculation about his future. While Frimpong remains under contract, the suggestion that Chelsea could provide a fresh start has gained traction because of the strong relationship developed between player and coach in Germany.

Mendieta believes familiarity can often prove decisive when managers begin reshaping squads.

“Jeremie Frimpong could be a good asset for Xabi Alonso at Chelsea,” he said.

The former midfielder explained that managers frequently look towards trusted players when beginning a new project, particularly those who already understand their tactical demands and expectations.

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