Ekitike officially joined Liverpool from Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday in a deal that could be worth over $100 million

Liverpool’s summer of sharp recruitment continued this week with the arrival of 23-year-old Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt. Speaking exclusively to Liverpool FC Official Website, the French U21 international expressed a genuine sense of awe and excitement at stepping into Anfield’s world-class environment.

Ekitike’s former youth coach Jean-Philippe, AKA ‘Nano’, spoke with GOAL in 2021 and explained some of the qualities he exuded as a young boy, which have continued into his playing career as an adult.

Liverpool are set to splash the cash on French striker Hugo Ekitike after signing Florian Wirtz in a record deal for the club. The Premier League champions are looking for a striker as Darwin Nunez is likely to leave the club this summer.

Liverpool holds a long-term interest in Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, with Eddie Howe having been asked about the Swede during a press conference today.