The surprising signing of Hugo Ekitike has already added more firepower to this Liverpool side ahead of the new season. The defending champions already had names like Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez, Mohammed Salah and Florian Wirtz in their frontline. But the Merseyside club has now brought in French forward Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt. The player has already made his debut in Liverpool colours in the pre-season. Hugo Ekitike had a strong link with another Premier League club, Chelsea, for months. But eventually, Liverpool spoiled the party and bought this lethal attacker.
Hugo Ekitike Can Become the Next Big Thing
It is too early to say that Ekitike is destined to mark his name at Liverpool. Liverpool already had a bitter experience with the signing of Darwin Nunez from Benfica. The Uruguay international arrived at Liverpool as a trump card. But he has miserably failed to do justice to his hype. Ekitike is also among the promising forwards in Europe right now. He had a remarkable season at Frankfurt this year. The former PSG product joined Liverpool on such short notice. No one had any kind of clue regarding this move. But fans already feel that Ekitike brings the right temperament that will cement his position in Liverpool’s history book. The rise of Hugo Ekitike wasn’t an easy job. First, he didn’t receive proper guidance and game time at PSG. Then, his life changed after a permanent transfer to the German club. With his clever ball knowledge and clinical finishing, Hugo Ekitike can unlock so many deadlocks for Liverpool this season.
Hugo Ekitike In, Darwin Nunez Out
As mentioned above, Darwin Nunez arrived at Liverpool as a poster boy. During that time period, Nunez was really having a dream run. Since his arrival, he has only been mocked for his immaturity in front of the goal. He has consistently missed seaters and open nets for Liverpool. And now, Liverpool have got Hugo Ekitike. The possibilities of Darwin’s departure were getting stronger day by day and now he has agreed to join Al Hilal. Fans aren’t very much shocked by this transfer news. Moreover, they believe that this move will be quite beneficial for the club. Meanwhile, Ekitike has already made his impact on the team with immediate effect. He directly joined the Liverpool camp for the pre-season. The French has already provided a brilliant assist to Salah in one of the friendlies.
Wirtz Give High Praise to Hugo Ekitike
New Liverpool no 7, Florian Wirtz, has already given full marks to his new teammate Hugo Ekitike. The German attacking midfielder has signed for Liverpool with a record-breaking transfer from Bayer Leverkusen. Considered one of the best midfielders of this generation, Wirtz has already shown glimpses of his abilities in this preseason tournament. Both Ekitike and Wirtz were rivals in the Bundesliga. Now, they are going to join forces at the Anfield. “He is a really good player. I enjoyed watching him at Frankfurt, and I was really happy that he decided to come to us.” – expressed Wirtz in an interview recently. Fans at Anfield can’t wait to see this duo together in the field.
Liverpool Won’t Rush for Isak after This New Signing
Just a week ago, a certain news shocked the football fans. Liverpool literally showed their serious interest in Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak. In last season’s Carabao Cup final, it was none other than Isak himself who crushed Liverpool’s dream of clinching the trophy single handedly. After netting a sensational strike, Isak celebrated the goal by pointing at clueless Virgil Van Dijk. That cold celebration went viral for months. The Magpies were in pole position to sign Benjamin Sesko and there occurred a possibility of Isak’s departure from the club. But things have changed significantly in the last couple of days. Manchester United defeated Newcastle in the race and have signed Sesko. For this reason, Newcastle also were reluctant to sell their target man. So, Liverpool made a shock move and announced Hugo Ekitike. As things stand, Liverpool aren’t going to go after Isak for this season anymore.
From the Author’s End
This upcoming season of the English Premier League is surely going to be tense and tough. The big clubs like Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool have broken their banks. Although Liverpool are once again the clear favourites to win it this year, other teams will be looking to upset the Reds.
Stay tuned for more news.
