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Hugo Ekitike has completed a high-profile transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt to Liverpool FC, with the clubs announcing the deal on July 23, 2025. The 23-year-old French striker became Liverpool's latest signing this summer, joining a roster refreshed by players like Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez, and Giorgi Mamardashvili. The transfer fee is reported to be an initial £69 million ($92.8 million), with potential add-ons pushing the total to around £79 million ($106 million), highlighting Liverpool's significant investment this transfer window.

Ekitike joins Liverpool after a successful spell at Eintracht Frankfurt, where he scored 26 goals in 64 appearances and earned a place in the Bundesliga Team of the Season for 2024-25. Before Germany, he began his professional career at Stade de Reims and had spells at Paris Saint-Germain, where he won a Ligue 1 title and was capped by France's Under-21 team. His breakout season included 15 goals and 8 assists in 33 Bundesliga games and playing a key role in Frankfurt reaching the Europa League quarterfinals.

Despite interest from Manchester United and Newcastle United, Liverpool secured the signing after agreeing terms with Ekitike, who has completed a medical and will join the squad on their preseason tour in Hong Kong. Eintracht Frankfurt sporting director Markus Krösche acknowledged the move as a deserved step for the player and a testament to Frankfurt’s ability to develop talent. However, Frankfurt will owe 20% of the transfer fee to PSG due to a contractual clause included when they acquired Ekitike in 2024.

Frankfurt’s departure of Ekitike is described by their manager as "a bitter loss," reflecting his importance to the club’s recent success, including qualification for the Champions League. Liverpool sees Ekitike as a key addition to their title defense and broader ambitions, with his squad number to be announced soon and the club planning further engagement with supporters through interviews and media content.

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