Liverpool’s summer transfer window has taken another massive turn, as French striker **Hugo Ekitike** prepares to join the club in a sensational **£79 million** move from **Eintracht Frankfurt**. But what’s grabbing headlines isn’t just the fee — it’s the **eye-watering salary** the 23-year-old will reportedly receive once he signs with the Premier League giants.
Despite still being relatively untested at the highest level, Ekitike is about to **jump straight into Liverpool’s elite wage bracket**, with a deal that could rank him among the **highest-paid players in the entire Premier League**.
### From Young Talent to One of the Premier League’s Top Earners
According to Sky Sports Germany’s **Patrick Berger**, Ekitike is expected to earn between **€15–€16 million annually** — which converts to roughly **£250,000 per week**. That’s more than **four times his current weekly wage** of £58,319 at Frankfurt, as per salary tracking site **Capology**.
This would place him as **Liverpool’s third-highest earner**, behind only **Mohamed Salah** and **Virgil van Dijk**. It’s a huge show of confidence from new manager **Arne Slot**, who reportedly sees Ekitike as the future of Liverpool’s attack — effectively replacing **Darwin Núñez**, whose Anfield journey has been underwhelming.
### Salary Comparison with Liverpool Teammates:
| Player | Weekly Wage |
| —————- | ———— |
| Mohamed Salah | £350,000+ |
| Virgil van Dijk | £300,000+ |
| **Hugo Ekitike** | **£250,000** |
| Florian Wirtz | £195,000 |
| Darwin Núñez | £150,000 |
| Cody Gakpo | £120,000 |
| Luis Díaz | £55,000 |
| Jeremie Frimpong | £100,000 |
It’s a **bold financial step** by Liverpool. Not only does Ekitike’s wage surpass many of his fellow attackers, but it’s also close to matching **Trent Alexander-Arnold’s new salary** at Real Madrid (£277,000/week) — despite Trent being a proven Premier League and Champions League winner, and Ekitike still having to prove himself on the big stage.
### A Massive Gamble — or the Next Big Thing?
Liverpool fans and pundits alike are split. On one hand, **Ekitike has raw potential**, and at just 23, he could become a long-term star at Anfield. On the other, the comparisons with **Darwin Núñez’s expensive flop** are unavoidable. Nunez was brought in with similar hype and potential — but his lack of consistency has made him a subject of frustration and mockery.
Still, this deal shows one thing clearly: **Liverpool are betting big** on the next generation of stars. And with Arne Slot reshaping the squad in his own image, Ekitike is expected to be the **focal point of a new-look attack** built for both pace and precision.
Only time will tell if Ekitike becomes Liverpool’s **new Thierry Henry** — or another big-money mistake.
