Another piece of evidence shows that when it comes to the transfer of the striker, Eintracht Frankfurt is always one of the teams that buy and sell very well.
After earning huge profits from Luka Jovic, Randal Kolo Muani and Omar Marmoush, the German team once again "hit big" with Hugo Ekitike. More than a year ago, they only spent 16.5 million Euros to recruit this striker.
Of course, the loss of the 21-year-old striker is a big blow for coach Dino Toppmoller's team. He admitted that Ekitike was a key factor in Frankfurt's ticket to the Champions League next season, especially after Marmoush unexpectedly joined Manchester City in the middle of the season. Ekitike carried the Frankfurt attack and became the team's mainstay.
Although this deal came as a surprise, Frankfurt still proved that they always know how to detect and develop potential strikers. Thereby, once again affirming its reputation in the transfer market.
Meanwhile, Liverpool had an impressive 2024-2025 season, dominating the Premier League and winning the championship 4 rounds early. However, one of their limitations is their over-reliance on Mohamed Salah in goalscoring and assists. Therefore, Ekitike is considered a potential option to diversify the Anfield team's attack.
Last season, the 23-year-old striker made a total of 117 shots in the Bundesliga, more than any other player. However, his conversion rate is only 14.3%, which makes many people worried about his finishing ability. However, when considering the big opportunities, the French striker showed sharpness with a success rate of up to 43.2%.
Notably, Ekitike has also contributed 12 assists in all competitions, showing that he is not only a simple goalscorer but also has the ability to create opportunities for teammates. This is also very suitable for Liverpool's flexible pressing style under coach Arne Slot.
Although there are still doubts, especially about the transfer fee that is considered too high compared to Ekitike's practical experience, Liverpool seems to have a quality attack plan in hand. Although not a top choice like Alexander Isak, Ekitike is still considered a clear upgrade compared to Darwin Nunez.
The large transfer fee will of course put pressure on Ekitike when they set foot in Anfield. However, what has been demonstrated in Frankfurt shows that Ekitike has all the qualities - from skill, courage to tactical thinking - to thrive in a top-notch environment.
If he integrates well at Anfield, he can completely become a good partner with Salah and bring new depth to The Kop's attack.
