JEREMIE FRIMPONG signed one of the biggest boot deals in football history.

And it has put him on a par with the likes of Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland.

Jeremie Frimpong of Bayer 04 Leverkusen celebrating a win.Jeremie Frimpong is on the brink of signing for Liverpool from Bayer LeverkusenSmiling man holding a pair of white soccer cleats.Frimpong has already signed a big contract – worth £20m with New Balance

Wing-back Frimpong, 24, is on the brink of .

The Reds triggered his Bayer Leverkusen release clause to make Frimpong successor.

He has agreed a five-year deal at Anfield and is set for a medical today.

And it comes after he penned a mammoth contract with New Balance.

According to the Daily Mail , the Dutch international signed a £20m agreement with the boot manufacturers.

The American sportswear giants see as one of the hottest talents in Europe – and were therefore keen to tie him down with the mega bucks.

The £20m contract, signed by January, incorporates Frimpong’s commitment to community and family with his charity Pathways which supports footballers who do not reach the very top level.

And that figure is similar to the value of Messi’s deal with adidas and , emphasising just how highly regarded Frimpong is.

, Endrick, Eberechi Eze, Harvey Elliott and Raheem Sterling among their list of clients.

is not the only full-back expected to sign for Liverpool this summer.

The Premier League champions are also chasing left-back .

The Hungarian, 21, has enjoyed a superb season for Bournemouth, attracting plenty of transfer interest.

And , who has had a reported £45m price tag put on him by Bournemouth.

Kerkez’s arrival could spell danger for the futures of both Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas, with the potential big-money signing coming in.

Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes was at Bournemouth when Kerkez signed for the Cherries from AZ in 2023.

Jeremie Frimpong holding New Balance football boots.Frimpong was snapped up as one of the hottest talents in European footballBen White of Arsenal and Milos Kerkez of Bournemouth during a soccer match.Liverpool are hoping to sign Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth

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