Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Hugo Ekitike

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Hugo Ekitike made an impact.

Hugo Ekitike is a French professional footballer. He currently plays as a striker for Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga. Known for his potential and goal-scoring ability, Ekitike is a promising young talent in the world of football.

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July 2020: Ekitike Signs First Professional Contract with Reims

In July 2020, Hugo Ekitike signed his first professional contract with Reims.

October 2020: Ekitike Debuts for Reims

In October 2020, Hugo Ekitike debuted with the senior team in a 3–1 Ligue 1 loss to Lorient.

January 2021: Ekitike Loaned to Vejle Boldklub

In January 2021, Hugo Ekitike joined Danish Superliga club Vejle Boldklub on loan for the rest of the season.

September 2021: Ekitike Scores Two Goals Against Nantes

In September 2021, Ekitike scored Reims' second and third goals in a 3–1 win against Nantes as a substitute.

January 2022: Ekitike Rejects Transfer to Newcastle United

During the January 2022 transfer window, Ekitike rejected a potential transfer to Newcastle United, despite Reims receiving "very good offers".

July 2022: Ekitike Signs with Paris Saint-Germain on Loan

On 16 July 2022, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) announced the signing of Ekitike on a season-long loan with an option-to-buy for a reported fee of €35 million, bonuses included.

August 2022: Ekitike Debuts for PSG

In August 2022, Ekitike made his PSG debut as a substitute in a 5–0 league win away to Clermont.

June 2023: Ekitike's Transfer to PSG Becomes Permanent

In June 2023, Hugo Ekitike's transfer to PSG became a permanent deal worth €28.5 million plus €6.5 million in bonuses.

September 2023: Ekitike Excluded from Champions League Squad

In September 2023, it was reported that Hugo Ekitike was excluded from the Champions League squad for the 2023–24 season.

February 2024: Ekitike Joins Eintracht Frankfurt on Loan

In February 2024, Ekitike signed for Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt on loan until the end of the season with a buy option and made his debut as a substitute in a 2–0 defeat away to FC Köln two days later.

2028: Ekitike signs deal with Eintracht Frankfurt until the end of the 2028-29 season

On 26 April 2024, the buy option in Ekitike's loan deal at Eintracht Frankfurt was activated, and he was transferred for a fee of €16.5 million and signed a deal until the end of the 2028-29 season.