Liverpool agree ￡79m deal for striker Hugo Ekitike

Liverpool have officially announced that they have reached an agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt over the signing of striker Hugo Ekitike in a deal worth 79 million pounds (106 million U.S. dollars).

Joe Scally (L) of Borussia Moenchengladbach vies with Hugo Ekitike of Eintracht Frankfurt during the first division of Bundesliga football match between Borussia Moenchengladbach and Eintracht Frankfurt in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Feb. 8, 2025. (Photo by Ulrich Hufnagel/Xinhua)

In a statement released on Monday, the club confirmed: "The Reds and the German outfit have struck a transfer deal said to be worth 69 million pounds plus 10 million pounds in add-ons."

Ekitike is expected to travel to Merseyside later this week to undergo a medical and finalize a long-term contract with manager Arne Slot's team.

The 23-year-old Frenchman was an unused substitute in Eintracht's pre-season friendly on Saturday as negotiations regarding his future continued. Ekitike scored 22 goals in 48 appearances across all competitions last season, helping Eintracht secure qualification for the Champions League.