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Hugo Ekitike Targets Elite Striker Status at Liverpool After Messi Mentorship

In a TNT Sports interview, the 23-year-old credits Lionel Messi’s influence for sharper movement, cleaner finishing, stronger belief.

Overview

  • Ekitike told TNT Sports he believes he can become one of the world’s best strikers and insists he welcomes pressure and expectations.
  • He described learning at PSG alongside Messi as formative, highlighting improvements in off-ball movement, first touch, finishing, and confidence.
  • The France international has 16 goals in 39 appearances this season, making him Liverpool’s top scorer in his debut campaign.
  • Liverpool signed Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt in July for a reported fee of around £79m (€80m+), following an earlier stint at PSG.
  • He pointed to a fast-developing understanding with Florian Wirtz, saying the playmaker is the teammate he most enjoys linking with.