How much Hugo Ekitike is actually set to earn at Liverpool if he joins this summer

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Hugo Ekitike has been a player in Liverpool’s sights since the summer transfer window opened at the start of June.

It’s a well-known fact that Liverpool have been on the hunt for a new number nine this summer, with Arne Slot looking to introduce more than just one regular-scoring player into his attack.

Indeed, Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo both picked up the slack when needed, but the fact that Mohamed Salah had to contribute to over 50 goals shows how far ahead the rest of the Reds’ attack he actually was.

And, now that the Reds are set to welcome one of the most sought-after number nines in the world in Hugo Ekitike, it feels like things could be different in the 2025-26 season.

Hugo Ekitike is set to earn between £10.3m and £11.2m per year at Liverpool

As mentioned, Ekitike is already wanted by a handful of clubs this summer.

The Reds have had to fend off their Premier League rivals, such as Newcastle and Chelsea, in order to get a deal over the line.

And now, as per a report from journalist Abdellah Boulma, Ekitike is set to earn a pretty penny at Anfield.

“Should Hugo Ekitike sign for Liverpool, he’s expected to agree to a six-year contract, earning between €12M and €13M gross annually,” he wrote via his personal X account.

“An agreement between Liverpool and Frankfurt has yet to be finalized.”

Liverpool signing Hugo Ekitike could be a stroke of genius from Richard Hughes

Over the last few years, Liverpool’s main focus when recruiting new players has been to make sure they have plenty of potential.

While buying certified superstars is all well and good, they often cost an awful lot more money, and they also have a lot more pressure put on their shoulders.

And, while Ekitike is still set to cost over £70million, there’s plenty of potential for him to fulfil and perhaps exceed that total in the future.

Richard Hughes rarely lets Liverpool down with his recruitment strategy, with the likes of Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez already looking solid.

Of course, only time will tell what the future has in store, but for now, the deal needs to get over the line so that fans can stop thinking about who’s going to be Liverpool’s focal point in the 2025-26 season.