This article was originally published on www.si.com as Liverpool Announce Hugo Ekitike Signing, Pre-Season Status Confirmed. Liverpool announced the signing of French striker Hugo Ekitike on Wednesday after the player completed a medical and agreed to personal terms.

Liverpool have completed the signing of Hugo Ekitike but he was 'disappointed' not to move to Chelsea amid a suggestion he dropped out of the U21 Euros to sign for the

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.

Hugo Ekitike is on the verge of completing his move to Liverpool, with the Eintracht Frankfurt striker spotted hopping on a plane ahead of his medical

Hugo Ekitike is expected to arrive in the UK on Monday ahead of a medical on Tuesday, as he finalises a six-year contract at Liverpool after Anfield chiefs reached an agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt over a deal worth £79m (€91.

Hugo Ekitike is on the verge of joining Liverpool from Eintracht Frankfurt and it could affect Nicolas Jackson's short-term future at Chelsea.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot took centre stage to help convince Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike to reject a move to Newcastle United and St. James’ Park in favour of Anfield, according to