Liverpool announces the signature of the Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike

Liverpool finished the signature of Eintracht Frankfurt Hugo Ekitike striker in an agreement worth 79 million pounds sterling.

The Frenchman goes to Anfield on a six -year contract after Liverpool intensified his pursuit of another striker for the Arne Slot team.

The Reds would pay for the guaranteed fees of 69 million pounds sterling in advance, plus 10 million pounds sterling of complementary modules linked to performance.

Ekitike aroused the interest of the Premier League after having recorded 22 goals and 12 assists in all competitions last quarter, while being appointed to the Bundesliga team of the season.

Newcastle was one of the eager parts of the 23 -year -old woman and saw an offer of 70 million pounds sterling refused by Frankfurt before retreating from an agreement.

Liverpool had considered a decision for Newcastle star, Alexander Isak, and communicated his desire to pay 120 million pounds sterling for the Swedish international. However, they were told that he would not be for sale and would not be looking for Ekitike, finishing for the club’s pre-season tour in Hong Kong and Japan.

Ekitike joined Frankfurt on an initial loan from Paris Saint-Germain in February 2024, before the move was permanent two months later.

Internationally, it has not yet been capped at the senior level for France, but has played five times for the team under 21.

He joined a Liverpool refreshing team preparing to defend his crown of Premier League. Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez have already been recruited, while goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili joined after an agreement last summer.