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Hugo Ekitike Shrugs Off €80m Liverpool Price Tag

Ekitike Focused on Football

Liverpool’s new centre-forward Hugo Ekitike has made it clear that the weight of his €80m transfer fee does not concern him. Speaking to Canal+ Sport, the French striker delivered a simple message: “I don’t care.”

The 23-year-old arrived from Eintracht Frankfurt this summer, with Liverpool paying €80m plus €12m in bonuses to secure his signature. He has wasted no time justifying the outlay, scoring four goals across all competitions.

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Ekitike has already endeared himself to Liverpool supporters by finding the net in the Merseyside Derby, helping the Reds to victory over Everton. He stated that his focus remains solely on the pitch. “Everything that can be said on the outside, the transfer fee, it is what it is. Football changed. You have a big price tag on your back? Just play football.”

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Those words will sit well with fans who admire his attitude and commitment. Arne Slot’s side appear to have secured a striker capable of handling the pressure of leading the line at Anfield.

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This is exactly what we want to hear from a big-money signing. Too often players can get lost in the noise surrounding their transfer fees, but Ekitike seems unfazed. His focus on just playing football is refreshing and aligns with the mentality that has brought Liverpool so much recent success.

Four goals in such a short span suggests that he is already settling well into Slot’s system. Scoring in a Merseyside Derby so early in his career is no small feat, and moments like that help forge a bond with the Anfield crowd. Fans will appreciate his work rate and movement, which have brought a new dimension to Liverpool’s attack.

If he continues to score and lead the line with the same confidence, Ekitike could quickly become a Kop favourite. The price tag will soon be forgotten if he keeps delivering in big games and helping Liverpool push for more silverware.