Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Hugo Ekitike, who was given an interesting nickname by none other than Lionel Messi during their time together at PSG

Hugo Ekitike has made his feelings clear ahead of joining Liverpool after it was reported he was jetting into the UK in order to complete a medical with the Reds.

The Fenway Sports Group-owned club is set to splash the cash again in the 2025 summer transfer market, this time on a new striker.

Where is Hugo Ekitike from? Explore his Cameroonian and French roots through a closer look at his background, heritage, and multicultural identity.

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Liverpool famously vetoed the £53m signing of Nabil Fekir from Lyon back in June 2018 after becoming aware of a knee issue, once the Frenchman had carried out his medical. Therefore, if something similar occurs during Ekitike’s medical check, those at Anfield could well send him back to Frankfurt.