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Hugo Ekitike has agreed a move to Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)

Hugo Ekitike has already rubbed shoulders with some of football's biggest names and lined up alongside plenty of elite talents ahead of his imminent switch to Liverpool.

Ekitike tallied 22 goals and 12 assists last season, attracting significant attention from across Europe.

The French attacker has already enjoyed a star-studded career, having featured alongside Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe at Paris Saint-Germain and played with World Cup hero Mario Gotze during his time in Germany.

Gotze has already heaped praise on the rising star - sentiments that are sure to excite the Anfield faithful.

"I think Hugo Ekitike has an ability that few players have with his dribbling, his finishing, and his speed," Gotze told beIN Sports last year.

Article continues belowMario Gotze is a big of Hugo Ekitike(Image: Getty Images)

"Of course, he can help us a lot.

And he is undoubtedly an added value for the team."

Given Gotze's status as a key player under Jurgen Klopp at Borussia Dortmund, his endorsement will resonate strongly with Liverpool fans.

Interestingly, Gotze nearly reunited with Klopp on Merseyside, having discussed a transfer from Bayern Munich back in 2016 - a move he now admits he regrets not pursuing.

"I went to his house in Liverpool, where we sat down together in the living room with our wives," Gotze told The Player's Tribune.

What do you want?'

Mario Gotze was a key player under Jurgen Klopp at Borussia Dortmund

"He asked me about life in general, and I think he said something like, 'Look, Mario, you'll play a lot, and you’ll have fun here.