Newcastle United attempted to sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt earlier this month and the Frenchman has now revealed why he joined Liverpool

Ekitike officially joined Liverpool from Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday in a deal that could be worth over $100 million

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.

Liverpool signing Hugo Ekitike has hit the headlines with journalists and analysts taking to social media to talk about the deal.

Hugo Ekitike versatility at Liverpool could provide escape route for Luis Diaz - The Reds have maintained they do not want to sell the Colombian forward.

Liverpool’s newly signed striker Hugo Ekitike has insisted that now was the 'perfect moment' for his move to Anfield, insisting the timing aligns with his ambition to prove himself at the highest level.