Transfer details: Liverpool are set to sign 23‑year‑old French striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt. The clubs have agreed on an initial £69 million fee, potentially increasing by £10 million in performance‑based add‑ons, taking the total to around £79 million (€91 million) .
Contract & medical: Ekitike will sign a six‑year contract, which runs through 2031. He is scheduled to undergo a medical in the UK on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, before flying to join the Reds' pre‑season tour in Asia .
Why him? After failing to land Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, Liverpool made Ekitike their top-striking priority. Last season he impressed in the Bundesliga with 22 goals and 12 assists, placing him among Europe’s most talented young forwards . His profile is similar to what Liverpool aimed for with Isak—a tall, versatile No. 9.
Summer spending surge: This deal marks Liverpool’s seventh signing of the summer, following high-profile arrivals like Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Armin Pecsi, and Freddie Woodman. It pushes their total summer spending near £300 million .
Tour plans: The Reds begin their preseason tour in Hong Kong with a friendly against AC Milan on Saturday, July 26. Ekitike is expected to be available for that match or shortly thereafter, perhaps making his debut in Yokohama .
Strategic context: With Ekitike now joining, Liverpool’s next priorities include bolstering their defense. A second striker addition depends on whether Luis DĂaz departs, with Bayern Munich reportedly interested .
🇫🇷 Player Snapshot – Hugo Ekitike
Born June 20, 2002, in Reims, France
1.90 m tall, began at Reims, had spells at PSG and on loan (Vejle, Frankfurt)
Last season in Bundesliga: 22 goals, 12 assists; helped Frankfurt reach Champions League qualification .
Liverpool have agreed to pay £69m upfront (up to £79m total) to sign Hugo Ekitike. He’s expected to arrive for a UK medical on July 22 and then join the squad in Asia. His arrival caps Liverpool’s aggressive, near-£300m summer recruitment drive.