Conor Bradley will compete with Jeremie Frimpong to be Trent Alexander-Arnold’s replacement next season, but the full-back previously admitted to having doubts about his Liverpool future
It wasn’t that long ago that Conor Bradley thought his Liverpool dream was over. When he went on loan to Bolton Wanderers in 2022, even he admitted he thought that was it — game over. A loan move often feels like the start of the end, especially at a club as big as Liverpool. But Conor didn’t just go to Bolton to warm the bench — he absolutely smashed it.
He made 53 appearances, scored 7 goals, registered 6 assists, helped them win the EFL Trophy, and reached the play-offs. He proved he was far too good for League One. In his own words, that loan “turned me from a boy into a man.” You love to hear it.
When he returned to Liverpool, it wasn’t all smooth sailing. He picked up a frustrating injury that kept him out for months. But once he got back fit, fate stepped in — Trent Alexander-Arnold got injured, and Bradley was ready. In January 2024, he finally made his Premier League debut. A few days later, he had the game of his life against Chelsea — scoring a goal and setting up two more in a 4-1 demolition job. Just like that, he’d arrived.
That performance wasn’t a one-off either. He went on to start the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea, and Liverpool lifted the trophy. He became part of Arne Slot’s squad that won the Premier League title, playing 19 league games. From nearly forgotten to key contributor — what a comeback story.
And now? Trent is gone, off to Real Madrid. The spot many thought would belong to Trent for the next decade is suddenly open. Liverpool didn’t waste time — they signed Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen for £29.5 million. The Dutchman is electric — 26 goal contributions last season as a wingback. He’s fast, dangerous, and proven at the highest level.
But don’t count Conor out.
He’s not intimidated. In fact, he’s buzzing for the challenge. “Whenever I get a chance, I’ll give everything for this team,” he said. That’s the spirit that fans absolutely love — no ego, just hard graft and hunger.
Bradley first joined Liverpool from Dungannon Swifts in 2019. He made his senior debut in 2021, but had to wait two and a half years for a Premier League start. It was never easy. But he kept his head down, proved himself on loan, and took his big chance when it finally came.
And now, with Trent gone and Frimpong coming in, he’s not just in the squad — he’s in the fight. The right-back role isn’t nailed down by anyone. It’s a new era, and Conor Bradley is right in the thick of it.
From Dungannon to the Premier League. From thinking it was over to playing at Wembley. This is what Liverpool’s all about — grit, belief, and rising to the moment.
Bradley’s just getting started.