Hugo Ekitike has a unique moniker that Lionel Messi has revealed for him as speculation about the young striker’s potential move to Liverpool grows.
On Thursday, reports emerged that Liverpool Football Club has made an offer to acquire Ekitike, a player from the German team Eintracht Frankfurt.
Liverpool’s Offer Rejected: Negotiations Underway
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano shared on social media that Liverpool has made an official offer to Eintracht Frankfurt for the player Hugo Ekitike!
Eintracht has let Liverpool know that they would like a higher offer for a player, so Liverpool’s initial proposal has been turned down. But the conversations are only getting started. Meanwhile, Ekitike has expressed interest in joining Liverpool, and there are no problems regarding his personal contract terms. His desire to play for the squad is really strong!
Hugo Ekitike’s Profile: Stats and Career Journey
At the age of 23, Hugo Ekitike is regarded as one of the top young forwards in Europe. He has had an impressive season, scoring 22 goals and providing 12 assists in a total of 48 games.
Liverpool’s Summer Transfer Strategy
The champions of the Premier League are looking to bring in a new striker this summer. They’ve shown interest in several players, including Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres, and Benjamin Sesko.
The Reds has struggled to sign Alexander Isak from the Magpies. Now, it seems they are shifting their focus to Ekitike and are looking to reach an agreement for him as soon as they can.
The 23-year-old began his professional journey at a club called Reims before moving to Paris Saint-Germain in 2022.
Messi’s ‘iron Rod’ Nickname Revealed
While playing at the Parc des Princes, Ekitike had the opportunity to be teammates with famous players such as Messi, Sergio Ramos, and Kylian Mbappe.
In October 2022, it was announced that Messi gave Ekitike the nickname “the iron rod” because of his lean, athletic build.
A French news source, Get Football News France, reported that Messi has started calling a teammate “the iron rod” because of his slim build. This forward, who has struggled with injuries in the past, has decided to bring on a personal trainer and a physical therapist to help him improve his fitness and prepare for top-level competition.
Anfield’s Potential New Arrivals
The Reds have added Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez, and Jeremie Frimpong thus far this summer.
At the same time as Ekitike, other players like Marc Guehi, Rodrygo, and Anthony Gordon are also rumored to be potential new additions to the team at Anfield.
Premier League Title Defense Begins
Liverpool will kick off their journey to defend their Premier League title with a match against Bournemouth at their home stadium, Anfield, next month.
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