Liverpool have reached an agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt to sign the highly rated 23-year-old forward Hugo Ekitike in a deal worth up to £79 million, according to David Ornstein.
The transfer fee includes a fixed payment of £69 million, with an additional £10 million in performance-related bonuses contingent on the success of both the player and the club. The figure falls below the €95 million-plus valuation Frankfurt had initially targeted, marking a strategic coup for Liverpool in the transfer market.
Long-term Deal
Ekitike, who has been a standout performer for Frankfurt, is set to sign a six-year contract with the Reds, signaling the club’s long-term investment in the versatile and dynamic forward. The deal is now at an advanced stage, with a medical scheduled before Ekitike joins Liverpool’s pre-season tour.
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The acquisition represents a significant statement of intent from Liverpool as they bolster their attacking options under manager Arne Slot. Ekitike’s blend of pace, technical ability, and goal-scoring prowess makes him a natural fit for Liverpool’s high-intensity, attacking style of play. His arrival is expected to add depth and competition to a forward line already boasting world-class talent.
This move underscores Liverpool’s ambition to compete at the highest level in both domestic and European competitions. Fans will be eager to see how Ekitike adapts to the Premier League and integrates into a squad aiming to retain their Premier League title.
With the medical pending, all eyes will be on the young Frenchman as he prepares to embark on the next chapter of his promising career at Anfield.
