HONG KONG — Just a day after his transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt was confirmed, Hugo Ekitike arrived in Hong Kong to link up with his new teammates. He immediately joined their open training session with the Reds.
Ekitike becomes the seventh new player to join Liverpool this summer. Captain Van Dijk expressed his satisfaction with how the new recruits have integrated into the squad.
New Signings Praised Amidst Call for Continued Hard Work
Van Dijk acknowledged the quality of the new arrivals. He emphasized that joining Liverpool means possessing the necessary skills to perform at the highest level.
“Coming to Liverpool, they will certainly have the quality necessary to play for Liverpool,” the captain told The Anfield Wrap. “For me, the way you integrate into the group and your place in the team we have is also very important.”
He added, “And I think they did it perfectly. They are all.”
Van Dijk highlighted the seamless integration process for the newcomers. This group includes players like Armin Pecsi, a young goalkeeper who has settled in well.
Other recent additions also praised include Freddie Woodman, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, and Milos Kerkez.
“Hugo came today, of course,” Van Dijk stated.
The captain stressed the importance of continued effort from everyone. “Everyone has to work hard and we are all concerned, that’s essential. We have to fight for everything that awaits us.”
Did you know? Hugo Ekitike arrived in Hong Kong one day after his transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt was finalized.
The captain’s comments underscore a positive start for Liverpool’s new signings, balanced with a clear message about the team’s ongoing commitment to success.
- Hugo Ekitike has joined his new Liverpool teammates in Hong Kong.
- Captain Van Dijk is pleased with the integration of new signings.
- He emphasized that all players must continue to work hard.
- Several other new players have also joined the club this summer.
