Hugo Ekitike is ‘still in shock’ after the deadline day madness at the French club.
The 21-year-old had plenty of suitors this summer but he will ultimately stay at PSG until at least January unless a Saudi club makes a late offer for him. In addition, Ekitike almost derailed the transfer of Randal Kolo Muani.
With the latter having officially gone on strike at Eintracht Frankfurt to force the transfer, the Bundesliga club needed a replacement – and who better than Ekitike, who was part of the large PSG contingent deemed surplus , which even included Kylian Mbappé at one point.
Although he only arrived from Stade Reims on loan last year – and was only joined permanently this summer – PSG tried to include Ekitike in the transfer of Kolo Muani in order to sweeten the deal. However, the player expelled from PSG had no intention of joining the Bundesliga as his side believed that Frankfurt didn’t want him.
Ekitike, who had no real desire to leave PSG, wanted to join the Premier League instead, where he has reportedly already agreed personal terms with West Ham. His refusal to join Frankfurt meant Kolo Muani’s transfer was considered at one point, although PSG eventually reached a deal – without Ekitike.
But West Ham never made a serious offer for the Frenchman and today the unwanted and unfortunate player is stuck at PSG.
According to The TeamNasser Al-Khelaifi, the boss of PSG, was furious to learn of the refusal of the 21-year-old striker to join Frankfurt.
The youngster quickly became something of an internal scapegoat for the difficulties in finding a deal for Kolo Muani which left the player in shock and PSG are said to be still angry about it.
Ekitike will not take part in what is shaping up to be a heated game against Lyon on Sunday, where PSG new signing Bradley Barcola will face his former teammates. In fact, we don’t know when or if Ekitike will play again for the Parisians…
