The transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that Liverpool successfully recruited striker Hugo Ekitike from Frankfurt.
On page X, Romano posted the familiar “Here We Go” with the status line: “Liverpool has reached an agreement to recruit French strikers Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt for more than 90 million euros, which can increase to 95 million euros depending on the additional terms.
Ekitike will sign a contract with a term of 6 years, until June 2031. The 22 -year -old just wanted to join Liverpool and rejected other suggestions to close the future at Anfield. The first important rookie for coach Arne Slot, who is rebuilding the attack of The Reds “.
Thus, Ekitike became Liverpool's sixth rookie in this summer transfer window, after Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong, Armin Pecsi and Freddie Woodman. Of these, the last two names are goalkeepers.
The British press emphasized that Liverpool had no problem with Ekitike. Earlier, Newcastle made a proposal of 75 million euros but was rejected by Frankfurt, then turned to Brentford's Younge Wissa.
Ekitike, 23, joined Frankfurt from PSG on a loan in January 2024 before being purchased for 17.5 million euros. He made a strong impression with 22 goals and 12 assists in the 2024/25 season, honored in the typical Bundesliga squad.
Ekitike used to wear French U21 shirt 5 times but not launched the national team. Before coming to PSG, Ekitike grew up from Reims training and almost joined Newcastle in January 2022.
With Ekitike coming to Anfield, striker Darwin Nunez will most likely have to leave to find a new stop. Liverpool also opened the suggestions for the Uruguayan star to collect the budget.