Liverpool finalises £79m deal for Eintracht Frankfurt star Ekitiké
Liverpool has agreed a £79 million deal to sign Hugo Ekitiké from Eintracht Frankfurt, making him their seventh signing this summer. The club will pay £69 million upfront, with an additional £10 million based on performance goals.
Ekitiké, 23, scored 22 goals and provided 12 assists in his first Bundesliga season. His strong form helped Frankfurt qualify for the Champions League. While Newcastle also made a £70 million offer for the French forward, Ekitiké chose Liverpool.
He has agreed to a six-year deal and is set to join the team during their pre-season tour of Hong Kong and Japan. Liverpool arrived in Hong Kong on Monday ahead of their match against Milan. Ekitiké will complete his medical in the UK before flying to Asia to meet the squad.
Liverpool’s new manager, Arne Slot, wants a sharper, more dynamic front line. Ekitiké’s speed and finishing make him a strong fit. The club targeted him after failing to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle. Talks with Frankfurt moved quickly once Liverpool got the green light to discuss terms with the striker.
He joins new signings Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Armin Pecsi, and Freddie Woodman.
