Liverpool have accomplished the signing of 23-year-old ahead Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt for an preliminary payment of £69m, topic to worldwide clearance.
Ekitike, Frankfurt’s top-scorer final season, efficiently accomplished a medical and has agreed private phrases with the Reds. He’ll fly out to Hong Kong to affix his new teammates on their pre-season tour of Asia later this week.
It’s believed the deal may ultimately rise to £79m in add-ons.
The arrival of the France U21 worldwide pushes Liverpool’s spending previous £250m this summer season. He turns into the most recent addition to Arne Slot’s squad, following the likes of Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Giorgi Mamardashvili and Florian Wirtz – who moved to Anfield for a for a possible British document £116m.
“Hugo has developed tremendously in his one and a half years with us and has been a real asset to our group and all the membership each on and off the pitch,” Frankfurt sporting director Markus Krosche mentioned following the participant’s departure.
“We’re delighted that he can now take the following step – a step he has earned by way of his performances with us.”
Ekitike discovered the web 26 targets in 64 appearances for the German aspect and was named within the Bundesliga Crew of the Season for 2024/25.
He started his skilled journey in France with Stade de Reims, earlier than turning out 33 occasions for Paris Saint-Germain and claiming a Ligue 1 winner’s medal.
