Ekitike officially joined Liverpool from Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday in a deal that could be worth over $100 million

Hugo Ekitiké's initial price might garner interest, but being new to the Premier League casts doubt over reliability.

Liverpool have completed the signing of Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt for an initial £69m (€80m) plus up to £9m (€10m) in add-ons.

Ultimately, Hugo Ekitike has chosen Liverpool as his new home. He is leaving Eintracht Frankfurt having signed a six-year contract at Anfield and in a deal that could, if all conditions are met, eventually rise to about £79million ($107m), taking Liverpool’s summer expenditure to just under £300m.

There was a heartwarming moment for Liverpool fans on Thursday as new signing Hugo Ekitiké met his team-mates for the first time — in Hong Kong, where the Reds are currently stationed for pre-season preparations.

Ekitike’s former youth coach Jean-Philippe, AKA ‘Nano’, spoke with GOAL in 2021 and explained some of the qualities he exuded as a young boy, which have continued into his playing career as an adult.

Liverpool are set to splash the cash on French striker Hugo Ekitike after signing Florian Wirtz in a record deal for the club. The Premier League champions are looking for a striker as Darwin Nunez is likely to leave the club this summer.

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has informed the club he wants to explore a potential move away this summer, in a dramatic development that could pave the way for a British record transfer to