Hugo Ekitike
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Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike has become one of European football’s hottest commodities, with Liverpool among a host of clubs vying for his signature this summer.
The 22-year-old Frenchman’s explosive 2024–25 campaign—13 Bundesliga goals, 19 across all competitions—has positioned him as a prime target for clubs seeking a modern, versatile forward.
Since joining Frankfurt permanently in April 2024 for €16.5 million, Ekitike has silenced critics who questioned his PSG struggles. His 2024–25 statistics reveal a striker hitting elite metrics:
Hugo Ekitike Per 90 Percentile
Non-Penalty Goals 0.57 81
npxG (Non-Penalty xG) 0.58 92
Shots Total 3.85 94
Assists 0.24 85
xAG (Expected Assisted Goals) 0.25 96
npxG + xAG 0.83 99
Shot-Creating Actions 3.64 94
Passes Attempted 23.07 75
Pass Completion % 75.5% 82
Progressive Passes 1.76 56
*Player compared to positional peers in Men’s Big 5 Leagues, UCL, UEL over the last 365 days. Based on 3019 minutes played [FBref].
Ekitike’s blend of physicality (189 cm) and technical finesse aligns with Arne Slot’s demand for forwards who can both finish and facilitate. His off-ball movement—described as “elite” by scouts—and tendency to drift left to link play mirror Darwin Núñez’s role but with superior decision-making.
Defensively, his 2.3 tackles per 90 (85th percentile) add pressing intensity, a non-negotiable in Slot’s high-octane system.
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Hugo Ekitike is “expected to be on the move this summer”, while Lewis Steele has reported that the player is a name that is doing the rounds at Anfield.
Liverpool scouts are monitoring Hugo Ekitike closely and have been for some time.
His name is likely to remain in Liverpool transfer circles until his future is decided. (Daily Mail) pic.twitter.com/pvbg6gypOr
— DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) March 26, 2025
And now a report from BILD has revealed how much Eintracht Frankfurt are looking to make for their star man, having already made a big sale in the form of Omar Marmoush to Man City this season.
Eintracht Frankfurt have set a firm asking price of €80 million for Hugo Ekitike, with Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United among the clubs interested in signing the striker this summer. The Bundesliga side is confident they will secure this fee, given Ekitike’s exceptional season
Frankfurt initially acquired Ekitike for €20 million and stand to make a significant profit if their valuation is met.
They have already begun planning for his potential departure, identifying Jonathan Burkardt as a €20 million replacement. With interest from top clubs and Frankfurt’s certainty about their price tag, it seems the Frenchman’s situation is one to keep an eye on.
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