Hugo Ekitike is a Red! Liverpool confirm blockbuster £79m arrival of Eintracht Frankfurt striker to take summer spending spree close to £300m mark

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Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt in a huge £79 million ($107m) deal.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The Reds have confirmed that Ekitike has agreed to join the club as they continue a blockbuster summer of recruitment. The striker moves from Eintracht Frankfurt after scoring 22 goals in all competitions last season.

We have reached an agreement for the transfer of Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike, subject to international clearance 😎

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Liverpool have spent big this summer already, adding Florian Wirtz in a blockbuster £116m ($156m) deal, while also signing Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez. Giorgi Mamardashvili has also linked up with the squad after being signed last year.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Ekitike is set to fly to Hong Kong to join up with his new Reds team-mates and their pre-season tour. The Merseysiders have not confirmed the length of the contract he has signed, but it is likely to be a long-term deal.

WHAT NEXT?

Liverpool play AC Milan this weekend in a friendly. It remains to be seen if Ekitike will be ready to be involved.