Liverpool agree 79m deal for Hugo Ekitike, taking summer spend to almost 300m
Briefly

Liverpool is set to increase their summer spending to nearly 300m after agreeing to a transfer deal for Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt. The deal is valued at 69m with an additional 10m in add-ons related to individual and club achievements. Ekitike has signed a six-year contract and is expected to join Arne Slot's team during a pre-season tour in Hong Kong and Japan. Last season, Ekitike scored 22 goals and recorded 12 assists, significantly contributing to Eintracht's performance in the Bundesliga and Champions League qualification.
Liverpool is set to spend nearly 300m after securing a 69m deal plus 10m in add-ons for striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt.
Ekitike's contract includes 10m in add-ons related to individual and club achievements, making the total transfer fee 91m, below his 100m release clause.
The 23-year-old Ekitike has agreed to a six-year contract and will join Arne Slot's squad this week as Liverpool embarks on a pre-season tour.
Ekitike had an impressive debut season in the Bundesliga, scoring 22 goals and providing 12 assists, helping Eintracht qualify for the Champions League.
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