Hugo Ekitike Arrives in Hong Kong to Join Liverpool's Pre-Season Tour

Liverpool FC has confirmed the arrival of French striker Hugo Ekitike in Hong Kong as part of their ongoing pre-season tour in Asia.

Ekitike, 23, who recently completed a high-profile transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt to Liverpool, joined the Reds squad immediately upon arrival.

Though the club is still awaiting international clearance, fans in Hong Kong will have the chance to see their new signing in training and potentially in upcoming matches.

Liverpool’s pre-season campaign includes a prominent fixture against AC Milan at Hong Kong's Kai Tak Stadium, where Ekitike will likely be present but not yet eligible to play. His first potential match appearance for Liverpool could be against Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan the following week.

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The transfer reportedly cost Liverpool around £69 million, with additional add-ons potentially bringing the fee close to £79 million, highlighting the club's strong investment in the French forward, who impressed in the Bundesliga with 15 goals and 8 assists last season.

Under the management of Arne Slot, Ekitike joins a growing list of new signings, including Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, and Giorgi Mamadashvili, as Liverpool looks to reinforce its squad for the upcoming season.

During the Hong Kong tour, Ekitike will wear the temporary squad number 54 and has been involved in training sessions displayed on the club’s social media channels, where the intensity of Liverpool’s pre-season preparation is evident.

Fans in Hong Kong are eagerly anticipating seeing Ekitike in action, as he represents one of Europe’s exciting young talents and the latest major addition to Liverpool's attacking options.