US EditionEintracht Frankfurt Pull Out of Move Amid Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool Transfer - Liverpool Echo
MERSEYSIDE, ENGLAND, JUL 21 – Liverpool secured Hugo Ekitike for £79 million on a six-year contract to strengthen their attack after Diogo Jota's death, part of a summer spend topping £250 million, reports say.
- Liverpool FC agreed a £79m fee with Eintracht Frankfurt, expected to arrive on Tuesday for a medical and sign a six-year contract.
- According to L'Equipe, with an attacking void after Diogo Jota’s death, Newcastle United offered £70m last month, and Manchester United were too late.
- In explaining his tactical fit, Arne Slot referenced his 4-2-3-1 formation and focal-point role, while the Athletic reported an initial £69m fee with up to £10m in add-ons.
- Following the agreement, Liverpool FC won the race for the forward, and he will travel to Hong Kong to join pre-season training in Asia.
- With an eye on future tactics, summer spending is set to exceed £250 million, and Slot views Ekitike as pivotal to evolving Liverpool’s style with a mobile number nine.
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Hugo Ekitike is set to leave for Liverpool. Eintracht Frankfurt announced on its website that the French striker will not be attending training camp. He will be given every opportunity to finalize a transfer.
The former Parisien Hugo Ekitike (23 years old) was authorised by Frankfurt to travel, this Tuesday, towards Liverpool to finalize his commitment for 6 seasons with the Reds. Total cost of the operation: €92 million bonus included.
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