It was one of the biggest transfers of French internationals this summer! After a successful 2024-2025 season at Eintracht Frankfurt (22 goals, 12 assists in 48 games), Hugo Ekitike was sold in Liverpool for 90 million euros. An amount that has aroused many debates, some deeming the amount too high for a 23 -year -old player in progress.
Asked about these criticism at the microphone of Canal+, the French international gave a clear answer. The player did not chew his words or hesitated to wink at his compatriot Kylian Mbappé by quoting one of his famous sentences. “”
I don't care. I only focus on the game. Outside, everyone can talk about the price of the transfer … It is what it is. Football, he changed (smile). Do you have a big transfer on your back? Football. ” he said.
If the 90 million euros seem exaggerated for some, there is no doubt that Liverpool does not regret his bet! Since the start of the Hugo Ekitike season has been the author of 4 goals and 1 assist in 7 games in all competitions. French stands out as the strong man of the Reds attack.
Ekitike shines with Liverpool
Invited to react to his promising beginnings, the Frenchman is not surprised: “My beginnings? Does it look like a dream? No, I don't think a dream because in real life, I worked. Inevitably seen from the outside, it can shock, but I don't shock me. I was in a dynamic where I did stats too last year and I am on a good team that seems good to me. »»
“But now, I want to be a player who has consistency,” he said. A natural ambition for a 23-year-old who already shows that Liverpool can count on him during the big meetings.
