Liverpool confirmed Monday they acquired French forward Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt through a transfer valued at 79 million pounds. The agreement comprises 69 million pounds upfront with additional performance-based payments reaching 10 million pounds. Manager Arne Slot expects the 23-year-old striker to complete medical examinations on Merseyside before finalizing his contract terms. Ekitike contributed 22 goals across 48 matches during the previous campaign while helping Frankfurt qualify for Champions League competition.
The Reims-born player began his professional journey with his hometown club's development squad before advancing to senior level duties. Loan spells at Danish side Vejle Boldklub and Paris Saint-Germain preceded his permanent move to PSG in 2023. Frankfurt secured his services on loan initially before completing a permanent acquisition in 2024. Ekitike represented France at both under-20 and under-21 international levels throughout his development years.
The Reims-born player began his professional journey with his hometown club's development squad before advancing to senior level duties. Loan spells at Danish side Vejle Boldklub and Paris Saint-Germain preceded his permanent move to PSG in 2023. Frankfurt secured his services on loan initially before completing a permanent acquisition in 2024. Ekitike represented France at both under-20 and under-21 international levels throughout his development years.
