Liverpool is on the verge of finalizing the signing of Hugo Ekitike, after reaching an agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt for a sum that could reach 79 million pounds sterling (approximately 106 million dollars).
The agreement includes an initial fee of £69 million (92.7 million dollars), with potential add-ons that could total £10 million (13.4 million dollars). Ekitike has agreed to the terms of a six-year contract and will soon undergo a medical examination.
Ekitike has expressed his enthusiasm for joining Liverpool, despite the interest of other teams.Hugo Ekitike will join Liverpool in a transfer valued at up to £79 million, according to sources.
The forward has already spoken with Liverpool’s coach, Arne Slot, who has detailed his vision for him as a center forward in the team.
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This signing comes after Ekitike scored 15 goals in 33 games for Frankfurt in the Bundesliga last season.
Ekitike joined Frankfurt in February 2024, coming from Paris Saint-Germain, who will receive 20% (£13.8 million) of his transfer fee this summer.
Although he has not yet debuted with the French national team, a source has indicated that Ekitike believes that playing for Liverpool and in the Premier League could open the doors for him to be called up to the national team for the 2026 World Cup.
