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Hugo Ekitike is set to become a new Liverpool player(Image: Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

Hugo Ekitike is poised to inject a cheerful atmosphere into Liverpool's changing room, according to his former skipper.

The French striker is set to join the Premier League champions after an agreement was reached to secure the Eintracht Frankfurt ace's signature.

Both clubs have settled on a £69m initial payment plus £10m in potential add-ons, with Ekitike already finalising personal terms.



Ekitike completed 18 months in the Bundesliga during his maiden permanent move away from France.

Prior to his 2023 switch to Paris Saint-Germain, the forward had launched his professional journey with hometown team Reims.

In conversation with BBC Sport, a beaming Schoop fondly remembered Ekitike's time at the club whilst giving Liverpool supporters a glimpse of the vibrant personality heading their way.

"He was always in a good mood, and he liked to have some fun in the dressing room," he said, reports the Mirror.

That's not really the Danish culture - most of us were more reserved!

Arne Slot looks like he's finally got his man in Hugo Ekitike(Image: 2025 Getty Images)

"He was a happy boy, and even though he didn't play as much in the beginning, he trained well and had a really good attitude.

That's the sign of a big game player - to step up and find that bit extra," he explained.

The Frenchman is on the verge of completing his move to Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)

Following his scheduled medical this week, Ekitike is anticipated to travel to Hong Kong to link up with his Liverpool team-mates, who arrived in the region on Monday for a 10-day pre-season tour.

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The imminent signing of Ekitike only continues to fuel the rumours surrounding Darwin Nunez's future.