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Liverpool have officially completed the signing of striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt in a deal reportedly worth up to £79 million, including potential add-ons. The initial fee stands at £69 million, with £10 million linked to performance-based bonuses, many dependent on Liverpool’s trophy success and Ekitike's contributions on the pitch. The 23-year-old French forward has signed a six-year contract at Anfield and is expected to join Liverpool's preseason tour in Hong Kong shortly[1][2][3].

Ekitike’s transfer marks Liverpool’s fourth major signing this summer, following arrivals such as Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, and Milos Kerkez, with the club’s total spending this window reaching around £250-300 million. The transfer fee is subject to a clause requiring Eintracht Frankfurt to pay 20% of the total to Paris Saint-Germain, the club Ekitike transferred from in February 2024[1][3].

Previously a target of Manchester United and Newcastle United—with Newcastle having a club-record £70 million offer rejected—Ekitike had made clear he was not interested in joining Manchester United. Liverpool's pursuit of the forward was protracted, involving six months of contact with his representatives and personal discussions with manager Arne Slot[3].

Last season, Ekitike scored 22 goals in 48 appearances across all competitions, including 15 Bundesliga goals and eight assists, playing a key role in Eintracht Frankfurt’s Champions League qualification. His performances also helped Frankfurt reach the Europa League quarterfinals. Liverpool view Ekitike as a versatile forward, primarily a No. 9 but capable of playing deeper or wider, with high potential comparable only to talents like Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé at his age[1][2][3].

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