In the space of a year, Hugo Ekitike's life has radically changed. After months in the closet at Paris Saint-Germain, after refusing to sign at the Eintracht Frankfurt during the 2023 summer transfer window; The former player of the Reims stadium joined the Bundesliga stable six months later. “The French striker engages with Eintracht Frankfurt until June 30, 2024 as part of a loan with option to buy”could we read on the press release published on February 2, 2024. After months without playing, the Frenchman had to find the pace and confidence. Bild had also explained a few days after his arrival, that he had spent physical tests that had not been conclusive.
But Frankfurt was not very worried and expected to find him in this state. The idea was above all to prepare it for the following season. Despite everything, it was necessary to do a lot of shadow so that it could be at the expected level. The 22 -year -old therefore finished his half season in Germany with a 4 goals and 2 assists in 16 appearances in all competitions. After these rather promising beginnings, Ekitike, whose purchase option between 16 and 20 M € was definitively lifted last April, started this new season with full confidence and energy. At ease, the native of Reims already totals 31 appearances in all competitions this season, including 27 in the skin of a holder.
Frankfurt targets a big sale with Ekitike
He also treated his statistics since he scored 17 goals and delivered 6 assists. Enough to give the 22 -year -old player smiling and his club. Questioned by Bildthe sports director, Markus Krösche, said about him : “We are very satisfied with the development of Hugo. It fits perfectly with us and has made great progress in a year. In addition, it already has an exceptional success rate. It has the potential to become one of the best attackers in Europe. ” And Frankfurt intends to take advantage of it since the German stable has already planned everything for its future. Bild explains that the Eintracht already wants to make him his next big sale. Indeed, Frankfurt has become a real machine to win millions in recent seasons.
Sébastien Haller (sold 50 M € in West Ham), Luka Jovic (€ 60 million at Real Madrid), Randal Kolo Muani (€ 95 million at PSG) and Omar Marmoush (€ 80 million in Manchester City) were sold at prices 'gold. In Frankfurt, it is estimated that Ekitike has everything to be the next. Bild explains that the German club has already set the price of the tricolor striker, namely € 80 million. The same amount as the transfer from Marmoush to City. But the German media adds that Ekitike, which is already followed by several clubs, can still improve. This could make it possible to increase the price of the player under contract until 2029. Ideally, the Eintracht wishes to keep at least one season its player, before opening the door to a departure in the summer of 2026 . Frankfurt is already rubbing their hands with Hugo Ekitike, from spur at PSG with golden eggs in Germany.
