
After extensive links to Newcastle United, Hugo Ekitiké signed for Liverpool this past week in a whirlwind turn of events—with manager Arne Slot's plans for the Frenchman reportedly a key factor in his decision to head to Anfield.
The Reds finalised a deal for Ekitiké that could eventually be worth £79 million ($106.7 million) to Eintracht Frankfurt, and the 23-year-old is already with his new teammates in Hong Kong as they continue their preparations for the 2025–26 season.