Liverpool is close to signing French striker **Hugo Ekitike** in a £69 million deal. And there’s exciting news — **Lionel Messi** was a fan of Ekitike during their time together at PSG.
At **Eintracht Frankfurt** last season, Ekitike scored **22 goals** and made **12 assists** in 48 games. He showed he’s not just a goal scorer, but also great at creating chances — perfect for **Arne Slot’s fast, attacking style** at Liverpool.
While at **PSG**, Ekitike didn’t play much because of big stars like **Messi, Neymar, and Mbappé**. But in training, **Messi saw his potential** and gave him the nickname **“the iron rod”** — praising his speed, build, and strong work ethic.
Now, with **Florian Wirtz** already at the club, Liverpool is building a new, exciting attack. And with **Messi’s approval**, fans have even more reason to believe Ekitike could be a top signing — maybe even the perfect fit to replace inconsistent Darwin Núñez.
If Messi believed in him, maybe Liverpool fans should too.
