There’s a growing Dutch core at Liverpool, and the signs point to it getting even stronger this summer.

With Virgil van Dijk already wearing the captain’s armband and Cody Gakpo and Ryan Gravenberch making their mark, the Anfield dressing room is sounding more Dutch than ever.

And now, it looks like another name is about to join that list — Jeremie Frimpong.

Speculation has been building for weeks about Frimpong’s move from Bayer Leverkusen.

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With Liverpool entering a new chapter under Arne Slot, the right-back’s arrival would mark the start of the Slot era.

Fans were quick to notice a familiar pattern after a recent post from Ryan Gravenberch.

The midfielder, who just capped off a huge season, dropped a message on Instagram — and Frimpong was right there in the comments.

And that’s where the story picks up steam.

Gravenberch had just been named the Premier League’s 2024/25 Young Player of the Season after an outstanding campaign.

He played a crucial role in the heart of midfield, helping Liverpool to a title-winning season.

“This season has been one to remember – and this award makes it even more special.

I’m grateful to the coaches, teammates, and fans who made it all possible,” Gravenberch wrote on Instagram.

Frimpong, who has completed his medical and is set to become Arne Slot’s first signing, replied with,“Ryan laaa ???.”

That short message did more than show support.

It gave fans another clue that the Leverkusen star is heading to Anfield.

The word “laaa,” a slang word often heard in Liverpool, raised eyebrows — and confirmed what many already suspected.

It’s worth noting that the deal was made possible by a release clause in Frimpong’s contract.

The timing also lines up with Trent Alexander-Arnold’s possible departure.

Liverpool players like Van Dijk and Gakpo also congratulated Gravenberch online.

Even Dutch players from elsewhere, like Xavi Simons and Jorrel Hato, joined in.

Both have also been linked with a move to Liverpool.

Frimpong’s comment may have been short.

But at Liverpool, it spoke volumes.

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