Dutch and Bayer O4 Leverkusen star, Jeremie Frimpong has expressed huge elation after finally arriving in Ghana for the first time and is really looking forward to having much more fun before he returns for the second phase of the 2024/25 football season.
The 24-year-old represents his country of birth - Netherlands at international level but has a Ghanaian parentage and has finally landed in the West African country for the first time.
He touched down at the Kotoka International Airport on the early hours of today with some of the indigenous people and media houses available to give him a very warm reception.
In a quick interview right on his arrival at the airport, the versatile full-back expressed excitement where he described Ghanaians as his people and stated adaptation won't be that difficult for him in his one-week stay here as he is very familiar with their foods and others.
"This is my people, I'm so happy to be in Ghana."
"I’ve always been connected to my Ghanaian roots. Both my parents are Ghanaians, I eat Ghanaian food, I speak the language, so I feel like I’ve always been connected, but obviously being here makes it extra special,” he said.
“I have to come to Ghana; this is where I am from. My blood is Ghanaian blood, so for sure I had to come here one day, and this is the right time to come."
Jeremie Fimpong will engage in philanthropic works and other activities. He will then meet with the leaders of the Ghana Football Association to discuss issues on how he can help develop football in the country.
He currently has two goals and four assists in 15 Bundesliga matches so far this campaign.
