The change was only a matter of form, now it is finally through: Hugo Ekitiké, most recently for one and a half years at Eintracht Frankfurt on the ball, follows Liverpool FC. The English champion has to go properly.
Now it is also official: Hugo Ekitiké leaves Eintracht Frankfurt after a year and a half and joins the English top team FC Liverpool. This was announced by Eintracht on Wednesday evening.
“Hugo took a great development with us in his one and a half years and was a real asset for our team and the entire club in addition to the square. We are pleased that he can now take the next step – a step that he earned through his achievements,” said sports director Markus Krösche.
Millions over millions
The general conditions of the deal have been an open secret since Sunday at the latest. According to HR sports information, Eintracht receives a transfer fee of around 90 million euros, which can increase to 95 million euros through bonus payments. The English champion had significantly improved his first offer at 80 million at the weekend.
In turn, Eintracht had only deviated minimally from the original 100 million requirement. However, the Hesse must pass around 20 million of Ekitiké’s former employers, Paris Saint-Germain, and consultants. The player had previously agreed on a six-year contract with the LFC. Loud Frankfurter Rundschau he will collect more than 15 million euros in annual salary on the Anfield Road. A lot of coal, all in all.
The difficult Successor search
At the latest at the Hesse, the search for successors will be in full swing. The first transfer goal is likely to be Ritsu Doan from SC Freiburg, who is not a center forward, but as a right wing of the offensive of the Hesse should be fed. With the player it is said to be unique, not with his still club.
In addition, a center striker should also come. Franjo Ivanovic from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise was a hot candidate, but the trail should now be cooled.
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