Liverpool have officially signed Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, marking their most high-profile attacking addition of the transfer window (via Liverpool FC).
The 23-year-old forward completed his medical on Tuesday and signed personal terms, clearing the path for an immediate departure to join Arne Slot’s squad on their pre-season tour of Asia.
Ekitike’s arrival continues a busy and expensive summer for the Premier League champions, who had already secured deals for Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez and Giorgi Mamardashvili.
His move comes after Liverpool failed to secure Alexander Isak from Newcastle and pivoted to the prolific Frenchman instead.
The deal, worth £69m upfront and £10m in add-ons, makes Ekitike the club’s third-most expensive player ever, behind only Wirtz and Darwin Nunez.
Ekitike will wear his new number later this summer and could debut in upcoming friendlies against AC Milan or Yokohama F. Marinos.
ALSO READ: Liverpool not viewing Rodrygo as Luis Diaz replacement
What Ekitike brings to Slot’s squad
The former PSG striker impressed during his spell at Frankfurt, scoring 26 goals in 64 games and earning Bundesliga Team of the Season honors for 2024/25.
He joins with high expectations, having also drawn interest from Chelsea and Manchester United earlier in the window.
Slot reportedly sees Ekitike as a perfect fit for his fluid front three, thanks to the Frenchman’s mobility, link-up play and creative threat.
Ekitike tallied 22 goals and 12 assists last season and becomes a key piece in Liverpool’s long-term attacking blueprint.
Liverpool’s transfer push isn’t over, though. With nearly £300m spent, the club now turns its focus to outgoings.
Darwin Nunez continues to attract attention from Saudi Arabia and Italy, while Bayern Munich remain locked in negotiations for Luis Diaz.
ALSO READ: Fabrizio Romano reveals why negotiation with Rodrygo are taking time