Hugo Ekitike contract at Liverpool revealed: Find out how much new striker will earn as Liverpool agree £79 million transfer with Eintracht Frankfurt
The 23-year-old French forward is set to undergo a medical in the UK on Tuesday before finalising his move to Anfield.
The transfer, which includes £10 million in add-ons, could rise to a total of £79 million, according to The Athletic's David Ornstein.
🚨 Liverpool reach agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt to sign Hugo Ekitike. £79m (£69m fixed, £10m bonuses based on success for #LFC & 23yo forward). Below €95m+ #SGE targeted. 6yr contract. Medical then join tour. W/ @SebSB @JamesPearceLFC @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/qNT2KfsFiO
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) July 21, 2025
Ekitike is expected to sign a six-year contract with the Premier League club and join Liverpool's Asia tour later this week.
Ekitike's potential move comes after Newcastle had a £70 million bid for the player rejected earlier this month. Meanwhile, Liverpool have also shown interest in Alexander Isak, a striker currently at Newcastle.
The French forward impressed last season, netting 15 goals in 31 appearances as Eintracht Frankfurt secured a third-place finish in the Bundesliga.
Ekitike is reportedly set to earn a wage between £10 million to £12 million gross, as per sports journalist Abdella Boulma.
Should Hugo Ekitike sign for Liverpool, he's expected to agree to a six-year contract, earning between €12M and €13M gross annually. An agreement between Liverpool and Frankfurt has yet to be finalized #LFC #SGE — Abdellah Boulma (@AbdellahBoulma) July 17, 2025
With this transfer, Liverpool's spending this summer is set to exceed £250 million.
The club had already signed Florian Wirtz for a potential British record fee of £116 million, alongside defenders Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong for a combined £70 million.
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