Liverpool Football Club has confirmed the signing of French striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt in a deal worth up to €95 million (£82.4 million). The 23-year-old forward has agreed to a six-year contract and will join his new teammates in Hong Kong, where Liverpool is on a pre-season tour.
Key Details of the Transfer:
Transfer Fee: €80 million (£69.4 million) upfront, with potential add-ons of €10 million (£8.7 million) for easily achievable performance-related bonuses and €5 million (£4.3 million) for more challenging targets
Contract Duration: Six years
Squad Number: To be confirmed later this summer
Debut: Ekitike could potentially make his debut against AC Milan on Saturday, competing for the Standard Chartered Trophy, or against Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan on July 30
Ekitike, a France U21 international, joins Liverpool after a successful season with Frankfurt, scoring 26 goals in 64 appearances. He was named in the 2024/25 Bundesliga Team of the Season and has caught the eye with his pace, power, and clinical finishing ability ¹ ² ³.
Competition for Places:
Ekitike's arrival may impact the future of Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez, both linked with potential moves away from Liverpool this summer
He'll compete with existing strikers for a starting spot, adding depth to Arne Slot's squad ¹ ⁴
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