The world’s richest club are yet to make a summer signing. While Manchester City have brought in Erling Haaland and Liverpool have snagged up Darwin Nunez, there has been very little transfer activity at Tyneside. Newcastle United are keeping their heads low and working on a few deals. One of their priority targets is young French striker Hugo Ekitike.
🚨 Hugo Ekitike has agreed to join Newcastle. ⏳
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— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) June 4, 2022
The Magpies had identified the rising Reims star in January as the most favourable target. However, a move is yet to materialize, though Newcastle are said to be in pole position. Ekitike is just 19-years-old and 10 goals in Ligue 1 in 2021-22. Moreover, he is also a regular French youth international, playing with the U20 side currently.
Eddie Howe deserves all the accolades that come his way after turning Newcastle’s fortunes around
— Hugo Ekitike (@hekitike9) June 12, 2022
Therefore, he seems to be the first move of the PIF-led era and it will be good for English fans to learn up on him. In that regard, FootTheBall presents 10 facts you should know about Hugo Ekitike.
Cameroonian heritage
Like his compatriot and new Real Madrid signing Aurelien Tchouameni, Hugo Ekitike is also of Cameroonian descent. His father is from the African country, while his mother is French.
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Ekitike was born in Reims itself and had the chance to represent either of the two countries. He eventually to go for the country of his birth, making his debut for the U20s in 2021.
Humble and grounded
Described as someone who “didn’t show off,” Ekitike was always all about the team. He would put the needs of his side first, before any personal glory.
Moreover, Ekitike is not one to live a flashy or glitzy lifestyle, instead choosing to spend time with family over the holidays. His sole focus is getting better in the game and giving it all for the cause. A simple lifestyle goes a long way for someone his age.
❤️=⚽️ ! pic.twitter.com/IQgnBlUnUq
— Hugo Ekitike (@hekitike9) January 6, 2022
Fan of Netflix
Who does not love a good binge watch? Ekitike is no stranger in getting hooked to the myriad of shows and movies available. He is a big fan of the acclaimed hit Squid Games, alongside the perennial…
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