Hugo Ekitike has opened up on his decision to join Liverpool in a £79million deal and issued a warning to their Premier League title rivals after impressing in his first appearance at Anfield.
The Frenchman was part of the Reds squad that contested the second of two matches against LaLiga side Athletic Bilbao on Monday, assisting the side's opener in a 3-2 win, following a 4-1 victory for the less experienced roster hours earlier.
Ekitike was one of five new signings to feature for Arne Slot's free-spending side, who were playing in their first home match since the tragic death of forward Diogo Jota, as the Premier League champions put the finishing touches on their preparations for the new campaign.
Liverpool saw off competition from the likes of Newcastle and Manchester United to secure the 23-year-old's signature and after making a great first impression in front of the home support, Ekitike claimed that made the switch from Eintracht Frankfurt 'to win'.
'We have a group of competitors,' he told LFCTV. 'We want to win everything. We are going to give 100 per cent. I am going to give 100 per cent. I am here to win.'
The young forward linked up well with his new team-mates despite Monday's clash being only the second time he has turned out alongside them.
The France Under 21 international hailed his new colleagues, adding: 'I enjoy playing with them.
'Outside of the pitch they are good guys. We have some little things to fix, on the ball. I have things I can do better. I am going to enjoy playing with them for the season.'
Ekitike's acquisition is the most recent by Liverpool this summer but it is unlikely to be their last piece of business before the window closes at the start of next month.
Darwin Nunez, who scored in the first match at Anfield, has been heavily linked with a move away this summer and is attracting interest from AC Milan and Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal.
Meanwhile, the Reds are eyeing an audacious move for Newcastle United star Alexander Isak and saw an opening £110m bid rejected on Friday.
The Reds are next in action in the Community Shield, where they will face FA Cup winners Crystal Palace at Wembley. They begin the defence of their Premier League title at home against Bournemouth on August 15.
Widbiltz
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It's too early to be bragging about. Let season begin and prove your worth
Widbiltz
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It's toi early to be bragging about, prove your worth when the season begins. YNWA
my-blood-is-red
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we don't need players who get to the social media just to talk nonsense. Please do the talking in the field. That is the most important thing for us. As a Liverpool fan, we don't need a social media player, so do your job and stop talking. You are just coming to our team. Please just stop now
So he shouldn't answer questions when he's been asked abi
vuaabdipu
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bangers and goals and assists
cubabcilst
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no single one of premier League defenders was able to hold or tackle Nunez just that Nunez couldn't finished his goal scoring chances
That's a point
Tuoabeknst
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we don't need players who get to the social media just to talk nonsense. Please do the talking in the field. That is the most important thing for us. As a Liverpool fan, we don't need a social media player, so do your job and stop talking. You are just coming to our team. Please just stop now
shaibu397
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Becareful you soon know why Nunez, became bad at scoring this is EPL defenders my take it to heart so shut you mouth.
no single one of premier League defenders was able to hold or tackle Nunez just that Nunez couldn't finished his goal scoring chances
Isahia77
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which warning stupid flopp skinny player let the league start first
cubabcilst
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Becareful you soon know why Nunez, became bad at scoring this is EPL defenders my take it to heart so shut you mouth.
cubabcilst
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But Chelsea haven't won anything meaningful. Whereas we have.
They've won the Club world cup, and that futures the world's elite teams in from all continent and countries that's more than a Champion's league trophy in my opinion
muhceilrst
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You come and do you beth , threats don't work here in EPL
raeaostyz
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Jackson missed a lot of chances but he was never a bad player 31 goals in 81 matches for chelsea wasn't bad especially his price was not like ekitike's own
But Chelsea haven't won anything meaningful. Whereas we have.
Enochsei
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what about your Jackson
Jackson missed a lot of chances but he was never a bad player 31 goals in 81 matches for chelsea wasn't bad especially his price was not like ekitike's own
Doabikmptu
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He will score this weekend and that will be very important goal to get underway for the big season ahead
I hope so o
Doabikmptu
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what about your Jackson
Jackson is not a No9.. but he will surely give you a double figure every season..
miaeilpsu
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2 games.. No goals and you are threatened EPL defenders.. 😁 😁
He will score this weekend and that will be very important goal to get underway for the big season ahead
Fiodemnpu
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2 games.. No goals and you are threatened EPL defenders.. 😁 😁
what about your Jackson
nimbciny
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2 games.. No goals and you are threatened EPL defenders.. 😁 😁
focus on ur club empty brain.
nimbciny
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Nunez part 2
none of ur business
yehdelmnos
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Nunez part 2
vonbeilnu
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2 games.. No goals and you are threatened EPL defenders.. 😁 😁
Kkkk
Doabikmptu
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2 games.. No goals and you are threatened EPL defenders.. 😁 😁
kaoaciot
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ekitikenunez 😆😆😆