Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Jeremie Frimpong has disclosed that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) reached out to him about playing for the Black Stars, but he ultimately chose to represent the Dutch national team.
The former Manchester City and Celtic defender was among the players targeted by the GFA in their bid to strengthen the West African side.
However, Frimpong revealed that Holland’s early faith in him influenced his decision to decline Ghana’s approach.
In an interview with 3Sports, the 23-year-old defender said, “I considered playing for Ghana and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) did make contact with me, but Holland were always the first one to come and they were the country that believed in me,” he said.
Frimpong, who has Ghanaian heritage, has made 10 appearances for the Netherlands.
Despite his choice to play for Holland, the defender is currently in Ghana enjoying the Christmas holidays.