46 h. ago ‘Perfect modern player’: Hugo Ekitiké has all the attributes to thrive at Liverpool

Frenchman’s display of natural ability during spells in Denmark and Germany is a positive indicator for his move to AnfieldHugo Ekitiké is a £79m striker who has swapped the Bundesliga for the Premier League champions and is preparing to test himself against the best defenders in England and Europe. Four years ago, he was struggling to make the breakthrough at his boyhood club Reims and was sent on loan to Denmark to learn about football and himself.Ekitiké arrived as an 18‑year‑old in the city of Vejle in January 2021 to join a club primed for a relegation battle, a world away from what he can expect at Liverpool. Although a naturally confident person, he took time to settle into life away from home. But it was quickly apparent Ekitiké possessed natural ability and electrifying pace with which to torment teammates in training and excite his manager. First, though, he needed to get up to speed with the Danish league and began with a cameo off the bench in a goalless d...

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64 h. ago Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike footage speaks volumes as Liverpool stars collect medals

Liverpool were beaten by Crystal Palace in the Community Shield on Sunday, and new signings Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike showed their disdain for the runners-up medals

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68 h. ago Liverpool handed further boost for Marc Guehi transfer after Crystal Palace drop major hint

Reds are on the market for defensive reinforcements after struggling throughout pre-season

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3 d. ago Arne Slot delivers Liverpool warning as Hugo Ekitike comments speak volumes

Liverpool's Dutch coach Arne Slot wants to see his team improve in defence after the Reds' defeat to Crystal Palace via a penalty shootout in the Community Shield at Wembley

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3 d. ago I love big moments – Henderson shootout hero as Palace win Community Shield

Justin Devenny scored Palace’s fifth penalty to make it 3-2.

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3 d. ago Liverpool player ratings vs Crystal Palace: Hugo Ekitike stars with Mohamed Salah quiet in Community Shield

Premier League champions defeated on spot-kicks as new recruits outshine old heads

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3 d. ago Hugo Ekitike sends Alexander Isak transfer message after £79m star's first Liverpool goal

Liverpool faced Crystal Palace at Wembley in the Community Shield on Sunday with £79million new boy Hugo Ekitike starting at centre-forward for the Premier League champions, and making a big impression

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3 d. ago Liverpool XI vs Crystal Palace: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Community Shield

Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike start as Liverpool face their final tune-up before the new season

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3 d. ago Liverpool XI vs Crystal Palace: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Community Shield

Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike set for starts as Liverpool face their final tune-up before the new season

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7 d. ago Liverpool could face 'bad egg' problem once Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike team up

Former England international Shaun Wright-Phillips thinks Liverpool might be creating problems for themselves by signing Alexander Isak, having already bought Hugo Ekitike

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8 d. ago Florian Wirtz makes feelings clear on Hugo Ekitike after one game together at Liverpool

Liverpool duo Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike played together for the first time in the Premier League champions' friendly win over Athletic Bilbao on Monday night

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8 d. ago Florian Wirtz makes feelings clear on Hugo Ekitike after just one Anfield match together

Hugo Ekitike started for Liverpool in their second friendly against Athletic Bilbao on Monday evening, and assisted a goal for Mo Salah in the first half

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9 d. ago Mohamed Salah scores as Liverpool unleash £270m new signings against Athletic

Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez and Hugo Ekitike all got their first look at Anfield in a Liverpool shirt in the friendly victory.

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9 d. ago Hugo Ekitike: Striker reveals why he joined Liverpool after promising Anfield debut

French striker impressed on-debut as Reds won twice

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9 d. ago Liverpool players 'caught off guard' by Hugo Ekitike as new signing makes big impression

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike has made a big impression on his new team-mates and coaching staff since his £79million move from Eintracht Frankfurt earlier this month

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3 w. ago Liverpool transfer news: Hugo Ekitike record fee and Alexander Isak 'analysing options'

Liverpool have been on a huge summer spending spree, but their chequebook will not be closed until the end of the window as they look to wrap up a deal for at least one striker

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3 w. ago Liverpool transfer news: Hugo Ekitike next steps as Arne Slot already plotting 2026 move

Liverpool will take their summer expenditure close to the £300million mark once they complete the signing of Hugo Ekitike but the Premier League champions are already focussing on next year's business

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3 w. ago Eintracht Frankfurt 'pull out of move' as Liverpool close in on Hugo Ekitike

Eintracht Frankfurt, who are on the brink of losing Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool, have pulled out of their pursuit of Manchester City star James McAtee

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3 w. ago Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool transfer shows how much has changed since Jurgen Klopp rant

Jurgen Klopp previously claimed that Liverpool could not compete with the likes of Manchester City and PSG in the transfer market, but the Reds have spent big this summer

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3 w. ago Liverpool's £69million Hugo Ekitike gamble shines light on Man City transfer success

Manchester City and Liverpool have signed forwards from Eintract Frankfurt in 2025 and they will go head to head this season.

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