Hugo Ekitike On What Makes Liverpool Special: 'The Atmosphere, Fans, The Stadium And Their Ability To Develop Players'

Last Updated:August 26, 2025, 15:10 IST

Hugo Ekitike expressed pride and excitement to play at Anfield and praising Liverpool’s culture, fans and winning mentality.

Hugo Ekitike celebrates scoring for Liverpool (AP)

Liverpool had won the race to sign one of Europe’s most exciting forwards when Hugo Ekitike joined the club in the summer of 2025.

With the Premier League 2025-26 season underway, Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike spoke to JioHotstar, expressing his excitement about joining the club. He explained why the Reds were his top choice, praised the club’s culture and fans, and shared his eagerness to play at Anfield.

What Did Hugo Ekitike Say About Liverpool?

Speaking on JioHotstar, Hugo Ekitike shared his emotions after signing for Liverpool: “I feel very proud. It is a big club, and I am excited. I feel like a kid, as I have always dreamed of playing in the Premier League and for Liverpool. It is a great feeling for me. I cannot wait to start playing, win trophies, and achieve success here."

On why Liverpool was always the right choice for him: “The way the club operates and what I have heard about the people here, all of it stood out to me. The atmosphere, fans, the stadium, and their ability to develop players make Liverpool special. They are already Premier League champions, the best team in England, and among the best in the world. It was always Liverpool for me. From the moment I spoke to the coach, I was certain about my decision."

He also shared his thoughts on playing at Anfield: “Anfield is incredible, and I can’t wait to play there. I haven’t started to think about what it will be like to score a goal at the Kop end yet, I think that will come when we actually play there. It’s a huge stadium with amazing fans, and from what I’ve seen on TV, it’s a crazy atmosphere. I believe it will be an incredible experience."

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Ritayan Basu

Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes cricket content, havin...Read More

Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes cricket content, havin...

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August 26, 2025, 15:10 IST

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