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Liverpool FC has completed the signing of French striker Hugo Ekitike, who will join the club's pre-season tour in Asia this week. Ekitike, 23, arrives from Eintracht Frankfurt in a deal reportedly worth an initial £69 million, potentially rising to £79 million including add-ons. This transfer represents one of Liverpool's significant investments this summer as manager Arne Slot continues remodeling the squad following their Premier League victory last season.

Ekitike will fly to Hong Kong to meet his new teammates ahead of the club's friendlies against AC Milan and Yokohama F. Marinos, wearing the temporary shirt number 54 during the pre-season. The French forward previously played for PSG and made a name for himself in the Bundesliga with Frankfurt, scoring 26 goals in 64 appearances and helping the team reach the Europa League quarterfinals. His emergence led to interest from top English clubs such as Manchester United and Newcastle United before Liverpool secured his signature.

The move signals Liverpool's aim at building for the future, with Ekitike just 23 years old. His role in the squad is yet to be confirmed, especially given the uncertain futures of players like Luis Díaz and Darwin Núñez, who may move on this summer. Ekitike joins other new signings including Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, and Giorgi Mamardashvili in Slot’s squad overhaul.

Frankfurt's sporting director expressed pride in Ekitike's move to a club with high ambitions, describing it as a "strong story" for both player and club. Additionally, Paris Saint-Germain will receive 20% of the transfer value based on a prior contract clause when Ekitike moved to Frankfurt. Liverpool fans have also taken note of the striker’s unique name, as he joins a select group of players with palindromic names to represent the club.

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