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.