This is one of the summer transfers in the Premier League. The French striker Hugo Ekitike has signed up with Liverpool for the sum of 95 million euros from the Eintracht Frankfurt.
The former Paris Saint-Germain player crosses a new remedy in his career and will aim to shine in one of the best clubs on the planet. However, this transfer could not have finalized.
Indeed, the 23 -year -old was very close to getting involved with Newcastle. During an interview with Tuttosport, agent Ali Barat returned to the summer transfer window and revealed a striking anecdote concerning Hugo Ekitike.
« I worked for Eintracht Frankfurt to bring it to Newcastle. I stayed ten days in Germany. We had reached an agreement with the club and with the player, then Liverpool called him and he chose Anfield ”said the agent.
Dream debut
Hugo Ekitike therefore favored the Liverpool track and thus put aside his agreement with the Magpies. A choice that turns out to be paid for the moment since French continues to seduce his world in this start to the season.
The French international has found the goal 3 times in 4 games played in the colors of the Mersey club. The objective is to continue its momentum despite the arrival of Alexander Isak who could compete with him at the number 9 post. First response elements on September 14 on the lawn of Burnley in the Premier League.
