Liverpool’s newest striker has wasted no time making clear just how big this move feels for him. Hugo Ekitike gave his first interview as a Liverpool player this week, via liverpoolfc.com, speaking after his first training session with the Premier League champions in Hong Kong.

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 met Arne Slot and his new team-mates for the first time on Thursday. The Reds took part in an open training session at Kai Tak Stadium, where they will face AC Milan in a friendly on Saturday.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs. Milan: Wirtz, Salah Starts, Ekitike Debut. Liverpool face their third and toughest test of pre-season on Saturday when they lock horns with 2005 and 2007 Champions League final adversaries AC Milan in Hong Kong.

Hugo Ekitike has been reassured over his role at Liverpool, with the club believing the French forward has the potential to follow the footsteps of Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappe

Liverpool's latest signing Hugo Ekitike joins up with the squad in Hong Kong as Harvey Elliott says he needs to assess his future with the club.

Liverpool recently unveiled the signing of Hugo Ekitike, but Manchester United were also eyeing a move for the prodigal Frenchman before the deal was signed