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·22 September 2025
Liverpool: Hugo Ekitike reveals the secret behind his flawless start with the Reds

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·22 September 2025
The French striker shares insights on his successful adaptation at Liverpool
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Hugo Ekitike made a stunning impression from his very first appearances with Liverpool. In an interview this weekend, he reflected on his rapid rise since his summer transfer.
Ekitike joined Liverpool from Eintracht Frankfurt for around €95 million, making him one of the most expensive French players in football history. Developed at Reims, he had a less dazzling spell at PSG before regaining his form in Germany. Liverpool chose to make a major investment in him, convinced by his immense potential.
Right from the Community Shield clash against Crystal Palace, he found the back of the net. He then followed up with a goal in the league against Bournemouth, earning consecutive starts under Arne Slot. After five rounds of the English Premier League, Hugo Ekitike has tallied three goals and one assist. Asked about his impressive start, the 23-year-old emphasized the groundwork he put in beforehand.
"My debut? Does it feel like a dream? No, I wouldn’t say it’s a dream, because honestly, I worked for this. From the outside, it might be surprising, but for me, it’s not. I was already posting good stats last year and now I’m part of a strong team that suits me. But above all, I want to be a player who delivers consistency," he said.
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