The 23-year-old is reported to have agreed terms on a six-year contract at Anfield after much transfer speculation which included Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak who looks to have missed out on his move to the Premier League champions despite their record breaking bid.
After Ekitike has undergone his medical, the plan is for him to fly out and link up with the Liverpool squad in Hong Kong as confirmed by journalist David Ornstein who reveals that the deal has been completed.
“Liverpool reach agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt to sign Hugo Ekitike. £79m (£69m fixed, £10m bonuses based on success for #LFC & 23yo forward). Below €95m+ #SGE targeted. 6yr contract. Medical then join tour.”
No striker aged 23 or under across Europe’s top five leagues scored more than the Frenchman in all competitions in 2024/25 which will only excite Liverpool fans who have already welcomed Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz this summer.
Ekitike scored 22 goals and provided 12 assists for Frankfurt in 2024-25, his first full season for the club after joining from PSG and will look to continue his form in the Premier League where Liverpool seek to defend their title with a strengthened squad.