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Created: 2025-07-23 18:33:07 UTC

Hugo Ekitike has been confirmed as a Liverpool player - this is how they signed him.

🔺 First contact in January
🔺 What Slot told him in end-of-season meeting
🔺 Admired by Arsenal; Chelsea explored deal
🔺 How Newcastle move collapsed amid frustration at leaks
🔺 Why Manchester United bid never materialised
🔺 #LFC sure he can be one of world’s best

📝 @SebSB, @JamesPearceLFC & @David_Ornstein

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