Hugo Ekitike has signed with Liverpool from Eintracht Frankfurt for an initial £69m (€80m), potentially rising to £78m (€90m) with add-ons. Ekitike, who scored 22 goals across 48 appearances last season, was instrumental in helping his team qualify for the Champions League. He is the fifth new signing for Liverpool during this transfer window and had an impressive goal contribution record. Additionally, he had the second-highest expected goals in the Bundesliga last season, highlighting his scoring potential.
Ekitike scored 22 goals in all competitions last season across 48 appearances, helping Eintracht secure Champions League qualification. His total goal contributions of 34 included 12 assists.
Ekitike’s transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt to Liverpool includes an initial fee of £69m (€80m) with potential add-ons that could raise the total to £78m (€90m), reportedly involving a six-year contract.
The striker had the second-highest expected goals (xG) in the Bundesliga last season at 21.6, trailing only Serhou Guirassy. Ekitike also led in shots taken and touches in the opposition box.
Liverpool made the signing of Ekitike after failing to secure Alexander Isak from Newcastle United, marking him as the fifth player signed during the transfer window.
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