Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike has welcomed the arrival of British record signing Alexander Isak and says he is excited about the challenge of competing for a place in the line-up with the Swedish forward.
Ekitike is Liverpool’s third-most expensive signing this summer, following the acquisition of Isak from Newcastle United for a reported fee of 125 million pounds ($168.93 million), and midfielder Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for a guaranteed 100 million pounds plus bonuses.
Ekitike has already bagged three goals in four appearances for the reigning Premier League champions.
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“When you play for the best teams, you inevitably expect to be competing with the best players,” Ekitike told reporters on Sunday. “Isak is a player I used to watch, so seeing him arrive is a pleasure.
“It’s going to be tough competition, but I’m going to work hard to be good and perform well so that it’s just the coach’s problem.”
Ekitike joined Liverpool after a standout 2024-25 campaign with Eintracht Frankfurt, where he netted 15 Bundesliga goals in 33 appearances.
Published on Sep 08, 2025