Liverpool Clinch Record-Breaking Deal for Hugo Ekitike

Liverpool have reached a full agreement to sign French striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, finalizing a club-record deal that will see the 23-year-old join on a six-year contract. According to recent reports, Liverpool have agreed to pay up to €95 million to secure Ekitike’s services.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Liverpool have won the race to sign Ekitike, beating off competition from Newcastle United. They have agreed to a transfer fee in excess of €90 million (£78m/$97m), which has been confirmed as Liverpool closing in on signing Hugo Ekitike. It is the largest sale in Eintracht‘s history, eclipsing Randal Kolo Muani’s switch to Paris Saint-Germain. Ekitike has been clear in his desire to join Liverpool, having prioritized joining Liverpool over other clubs, turning down approaches from other clubs to make his move to Anfield. He is expected to undertake a medical in the coming days and pen a deal until June 2031, instantly making him a cornerstone of the squad under manager Arne Slot.

LIVERPOOL’S PLAN FOR THE NEW SEASON

The move continues a busy summer at Anfield, following the arrivals of fellow big-money signings Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, and Milos Kerkez. Ekitike is expected to give Liverpool’s attack a new dimension. The striker made waves at Eintracht last season, scoring 22 goals and providing 12 assists in 48 matches across all competitions, marking him out as one of Europe’s hottest young forwards. Buoyed by Ekitike’s haul, Eintracht finished third, securing a place in this season’s Champions League. Liverpool, meanwhile, became champions but failed to be competitive in any competition outside of the Champions League, and with the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and interest for Darwin Nuñez and Luis Diaz, the team needed attacking reinforcements for the Premier League.

WHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL & EKITIKE?

Liverpool begin their Premier League season next weekend at home against Bournemouth, who finished mid table last year. As Liverpool prepare for the new campaign, expectations will be high for Ekitike to hit the ground running. His signing likely ends Liverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak for this window, solidifying Ekitike as the main striking option under Slot. Supporters will be eager to see how this record investment boosts the team’s title ambitions in the months ahead.