Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool
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This article was originally published on www.si.com as Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs. Milan: Wirtz, Salah Starts, Ekitike Debut. Liverpool face their third and toughest test of pre-season on Saturday when they lock horns with 2005 and 2007 Champions League final adversaries AC Milan in Hong Kong.
Hugo Ekitike has been reassured about his role at Liverpool, who are still hoping to sign wantaway Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.
Before leaving the pitch, Dalglish returned to Ekitike, smiled and offered just four words: “Hugo, good luck.” A message from The King – a moment to cherish for any new Red. Picture via liverpoolfc.com
Liverpool have completed another high-profile signing this week as Hugo Ekitike has joined the Reds. Hugo Ekitike arrives as the fourth big-money signing at Anfield this summer after Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong, and there could be more to come.
Ultimately, Hugo Ekitike has chosen Liverpool as his new home. He is leaving Eintracht Frankfurt having signed a six-year contract at Anfield and in a deal that could, if all conditions are met, eventually rise to about £79million ($107m), taking Liverpool’s summer expenditure to just under £300m.
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Ekitike officially joined Liverpool from Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday in a deal that could be worth over $100 million
The Reds took part in an open training session at Kai Tak Stadium, where they will face AC Milan in a friendly on Saturday.
Liverpool's latest signing Hugo Ekitike joins up with the squad in Hong Kong as Harvey Elliott says he needs to assess his future with the club.