Dutch and Bayer Leverkusen defender, Jeremie Frimpong says he has always been connected to his roots after arriving in Ghana.
The former Celtic defender arrived in the West African country on Sunday for a Christmas holiday with the Bundesliga on a winter break.
Frimpong was accompanied by family members who were received by vibrant jama songs and traditional dance.
Speaking in an interview, Frimpong described how it felt coming back to the land of his parents.
“Amazing to come to this welcoming atmosphere for the first time, amazing you know,” he said.
“This is my people so I am so happy to see everybody. I’m so happy to be in Ghana. I’ve always been connected to my Ghanaian roots.
“Both my parents are Ghanaian, I eat Ghanaian food, and I speak the language. Obviously being here makes it extra special,” he added.
The 24-year-old has two goals and four assists in 15 Bundesliga games and four assists in six UEFA Champions League games for Bayer Leverkusen.
