Ekitike is now expected to complete his medical this week before joining up with his new teammates during the tour of Asia after a busy few months for manager Arne Slot who went from Jean Philippe Mateta to Alexander Isak and finally to Ekitike who is set to become the club’s new N0.9.
Frankfurt accepted a deal worth £79m, with £69m guaranteed and £10m in add-ons this week and now the Frenchman has been spotted jumping on the plane with his agent as per Fabrizio Romano who posted a picture of the pair preparing for such a huge move.
“Hugo Ekitike and his agent Karl Mwalako, flying to Merseyside as the French striker is set to start his medical at Liverpool today.
“6 year contract, set to be signed soon.”
Fifteen goals in the Bundesliga in 2024/25 mean that only five players scored more than Ekitike who also bagged 8 assists in a season that clearly impressed Slot who has been desperate to find a replacement for striker Darwin Nunez who looks set to leave the club.
Ekitike is set to complete his medical before flying out to Hong Kong, where the Reds will take on AC Milan in their next pre-season friendly on Saturday before facing Yokohama Marinos just four days afterwards.