Hugo Ekitike’s Agent Seen In Tears As His Community Shield Goal Goes Viral | Watch

Last Updated:August 11, 2025, 12:20 IST

Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike scored the opening goal in the FA Community Shield final against Crystal Palace, bringing his agent Karl Mwalako to tears.

Hugo Ekitike scored the opening goal for Liverpool (Picture credit: AP)

Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike’s agent Karl Mwalako was seen in tears after the former scored the opening goal for the club in their FA Community Shield final match against Crystal Palace. He scored the first goal of the match after only four minutes to put Liverpool ahead at Wembley.

Donning a Liverpool shirt and a cap among the audience, Mwalako couldn’t hold back his tears after Ekitike’s brilliant debut goal for the club.

Mwalako had worked with the French star to bag a transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt this summer, with several teams having sought to sign him. Watch the video here:

Ekitike was selected to lead the line for a revamped Liverpool frontline in the match against Crystal Palace, with fellow debutant Florian Wirtz playing behind him.

Liverpool agreed a deal that could reach up to £79 million to sign Ekitike on a six-year deal earlier this summer after he impressed last season.

Slot’s Premier League champions remain in the market for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, but Ekitike showed his capability against Palace.

After storming to a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title in Arne Slot’s first season in charge, Liverpool have looked to build from a position of strength during a summer marked by tragedy.

Portuguese forward Diogo Jota was killed in a car accident alongside his brother in July, plunging the club into mourning.

Tributes to Jota will continue throughout the season with “Forever 20", his shirt number, which the club have now retired, printed on Liverpool’s jerseys.

The Reds have already spent £260 million ($350 million) on Wirtz, Ekitike, Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong.

However, after the departures of Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez, they aren’t yet done in strengthening their forward line and are expected to launch a fresh bid for Isak, with Newcastle demanding a British transfer record fee for the Swedish striker.

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