The transfer of striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt to Liverpool was almost completed, after the Premier League champion sent a new offer with a total value of up to 90 million euros.
Determined to consolidate the power of Liverpool's attacks is shown by the BLD team over time continuously hunting the leading strikers in the world but failed. After failing with Alexander Isak (Newcastle) and Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting Lisbon), coach Arne Slot decided to put all his efforts to striker Hugo Ekitike wearing Eintracht Frankfurt.
The Merseyside region has encountered the great determination of the Bundesliga team in keeping its main striker. However, it seems that Liverpool's too attractive offers have made Eintracht Frankfurt super hearted in the context of the French player who confessed his ambition to be moved to Anfield.
In the recent post, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano had updated regarding the future of Hugo Ekitike and emphasized that this deal is likely to be completed soon when Liverpool's request received goodwill from Eintracht Frankfurt.
“Liverpool is approaching to sign a contract with Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt when a new offer has been sent. The transfer package worth up to 90 million euros with additional terms is also in the proposal, built between two clubs. Ekitkke has completely agreed with Liverpool about a six -year contract,” Romano wrote.
Hugo Ekitike was born with his father Cameroon and his mother was French. He started his career at Cormontreuil FC, a small local football club in Cormontreuil, before joining the Academy at Stade de Reims in 2013. In July 2020 Ekitike signed his first professional contract with Reims and launched a three -month team later.
In July 2022, after refusing to Newcastle, Ekitike decided to switch to PSG coat under the loan contract in a season with a mandatory purchase option with a reported fee of 35 million euros, including bonuses. However, the career of the 23 -year -old striker at the Park Park of the Prince was not really good, when he could not compete in the position.
In February 2024, Etitike moved to Eintracht Frankfurt under the loan contract, then became an official transfer contract in April 2024. In the first complete season in Eintracht, Etitike scored 15 goals after 33 appearances, ranked 7th in the Bundesliga and participated in the typical Bundesliga squad in the 2024/25 season. This convincing performance helps the French player to receive the attention of many teams, but Liverpool is a team that approaches this striker.
After leaving PSG in the summer Ekitike scored 15 goals in the Bundesliga, ranked 6th in the list of top scorer, and 8 assists. Only 7 players create more than him. With 23 contributions to the goal, Ekitike ranked private in the tournament on the total number of goals, thereby helping Eintracht Frankfurt win the highest position in the Bundesliga for 13 years and win tickets to the Champions League.