ππππππππ: Hugo Ekitike Wants Stoke City Move β $60 Million Deal Confirmed! β€οΈπ€
In a stunning turn of events that has rocked the footballing world, French striker Hugo Ekitike has made it absolutely clear: he wants to leave Eintracht Frankfurt and join Stoke City in a record-breaking $60 million transfer deal, now confirmed by sources close to the negotiations. The 22-year-old sensation has told his current club that his heart is set on playing for The Potters, in what could be one of the most surprising transfers in recent EFL Championship and Premier League history.
After a turbulent year in Germany, Ekitike has finally made his intentions public. Despite joining Eintracht Frankfurt from Paris Saint-Germain with much fanfare, the Frenchman struggled to fully adapt to Bundesliga football. Injuries and tactical differences kept him from hitting the heights he once promised at Stade de Reims and PSG. But now, with a fresh opportunity emerging in England, Ekitike sees Stoke City as the perfect stage to revive his career β and redefine his legacy.
Sources indicate that the deal β worth approximately Β£46 million (or $60 million USD) β includes performance bonuses, long-term salary assurances, and an image rights agreement that Ekitikeβs camp had long been pursuing. It’s a move that shatters Stoke Cityβs previous transfer record and signals a new era of ambition at the bet365 Stadium.
π¨ βHugo is ready for this next step,β an insider close to the player revealed. βHe believes in Stoke City’s project, their vision for top-flight football, and he wants to be a central figure in leading the club back to Premier League glory.β
The deal comes just days after Stoke Cityβs headline-grabbing $1.3 billion stadium renovation announcement, marking a period of transformation and ambition for the once Premier League mainstays. Club executives have been vocal about building a squad capable of not just winning promotion, but also competing at the highest level of English football upon return. Ekitike, a pacey, intelligent forward with an eye for goal, seems to be the perfect player to lead that charge.
Fans in Stoke-on-Trent are already buzzing, with club shops reportedly overwhelmed with pre-orders for shirts with βEkitike #9β on the back. The Pottersβ faithful have long awaited a marquee signing, and now theyβve got one who could transform the entire trajectory of the club.
Manager Steven Schumacher praised the clubβs ownership and recruitment staff, saying in a brief press conference:
βHugo is a player of real quality. He has hunger, heβs got top-flight experience across France and Germany, and most importantly, he believes in what weβre building here. That speaks volumes.β
Eintracht Frankfurt, meanwhile, are reportedly disappointed but understanding. The German side had hoped to keep Ekitike for at least another season, but with his desire made clear and Stoke’s aggressive bid on the table, the move became inevitable. The German club will now likely enter the transfer market themselves to fill the gap left by the Frenchman.
Ekitike is expected to undergo a medical in England in the next 48 hours, with an official unveiling planned at the bet365 Stadium this weekend. Thousands are expected to attend what will be one of the most high-profile player presentations in Championship history.
For Stoke City, this isn’t just about signing a striker β it’s a statement of intent. With Hugo Ekitike on board, a modernized stadium on the horizon, and a bold vision from ownership, Stoke City are no longer thinking small.
Theyβre thinking Premier League.
And beyond.
