Hugo Ekitike joins Liverpool in a £69m summer transfer deal. Liverpool are close to finalizing the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, with reports indicating the deal is worth £69 million guaranteed fee, while negotiations continue over additional performance-related bonuses.
The 22-year-old Ekitike has attracted major clubs’ attention after impressive displays in the Bundesliga. Liverpool aims to strengthen their attacking line-up ahead of the new season, hoping Ekitike will be a strong addition alongside Mohamed Salah and Darwin Núñez.
Newcastle United had also shown interest, but Liverpool have moved quickly to secure the deal, with Frankfurt ready to reinvest in new players once the transfer is completed.
This is a significant move for Liverpool as they look to compete again at the highest levels in Europe.
Liverpool Agree £69m Deal for Hugo Ekitike
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