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Hugo Ekitike has officially joined Liverpool FC after the club reached an agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt for his transfer, pending international clearance. The 23-year-old forward successfully completed his medical and agreed on personal terms, allowing him to join Liverpool’s pre-season tour in Hong Kong alongside his new teammates.

Ekitike arrives at Liverpool after an impressive season-and-a-half stint in the Bundesliga, initially joining Frankfurt on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. During his time at Frankfurt, he scored 26 goals in 64 appearances and was named in the Bundesliga Team of the Season for 2024-25. Before that, he played 33 times for PSG and won a Ligue 1 title. A France U21 international, Ekitike began his professional career at Stade de Reims.

This transfer represents Liverpool’s latest addition to the squad under manager Arne Slot’s summer recruitment drive, which includes signings like Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Giorgi Mamardashvili, and Florian Wirtz. Ekitike is seen as Liverpool’s new long-term No. 9, expected to strengthen their attacking lineup following a remarkable season in Germany where he scored 22 goals and contributed 12 assists.

His arrival is expected to benefit players like Florian Wirtz, who thrive playing behind a traditional striker. The signing, reportedly around £79 million including add-ons, also impacts other transfer targets such as Alexander Isak, whose move to Liverpool is now unlikely. The club will confirm his squad number later in the summer, with further content, including a debut interview, planned to be released on Liverpool’s official channels.

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