Without doubt one of the most beautiful surprises of this summer transfer window. In a year and a half at Eintracht Frankfurt, Hugo Ekitike has been full of confidence in the Bundesliga and was in the viewfinder of several European clubs. But the French striker found a huge point of fall and has just committed Liverpool for € 90 million, accompanied by € 5 million in bonuses. It is now linked to Reds until 2030, plus an optional year and becomes the 6th most expensive French player in history.
But in an interview with the club's media, the new scorer of Anfield Road confided in his express transfer in the Premier League. “Things go fast. I signed my contract and came directly here. The flight was long, certainly, but I was really impatient to come and meet everyone. It was fast, but I enjoyed every moment. I live day by day, so I savor every moment spent here. I am simply delighted. I am very proud. It is obviously a very big club. I dreamed of coming to play in the Premier League ”he said first on the club website.
Hugo Ekitike seduced by the Liverpool project
Before explaining that it was a good time to leave Eintracht Frankfurt and Bundesliga. “I arrived in the Bundesliga with the desire to show that I am a good player and that I can make the difference on the field. I think I played well last season. Now, I feel ready to take a new step and play at the highest level, improve and see what I am capable of. That's why I think it's a good time for me and the perfect time to come here ”says the ex-Parisian.
Finally, the 23 -year -old striker ensures that a discussion with Arne Slot was decisive for his choice.“The coach is obviously very human, so we were able to talk not only about football, but everything. I find him very interesting and I was delighted to see what I could do with him, because I think he is someone really nice and that I can still progress with him. So, yes, he is a very good coach and above all a good person, that's why he made me want to come here ”. And while Alexander Isak's arrival is in the pipes, Hugo Ekitike will have to prove and win within a well -supplied workforce.
