The 20-year-old striker arrives from Stade de Reims, where he was revealed last season in Ligue 1.
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It was only a matter of time, it’s now official. After the definitive transfer of Nuno Mendes and the arrival of Vitinha, Paris Saint-Germain has its third summer recruit in the person of Hugo Ekitike. The French striker arrives in the capital on a one-year loan with an option to buy, the only real surprise of the announcement on Saturday July 16. At 20, the U20 international arrives to complete the offensive rotation of the French champion club, just a few months after having exploded in Ligue 1 with his training club, Stade de Reims.
Paris Saint-Germain is pleased to announce the arrival of Hugo Ekitiké from Stade de Reims. ✍️
The French striker is on loan, with an option to buy, until the end of the season. #WelcomeHugo
— Paris Saint Germain (@PSG_inside) July 16, 2022
After the permanent transfer of Nuno Mendes in defense, and the arrival of another Portuguese, Vitinha (ex FC Porto) in the midfield, PSG is strengthening its offensive line this time. And continues its youth cure. With the center-forward who has just celebrated his 20th candle, Paris is betting on the future as much as the present. Ekitike should play a supporting role at the forefront of the attack, while the Argentinian Mauro Icardi is on the start after a failed exercise.
The Rémois pure juice, it was born in the city of Champagne, was the subject of an ardent court for several months in Europe. Close for a time to joining Newcastle and its financial strike force, the striker had become the priority of the Parisian leaders in recent days, notably eclipsing the track leading to the Italian international Gianluca Scamacca.