Hugo Ekitike has welcomed Alexander Isak’s arrival at Liverpool, insisting the added competition will only help him develop further at Anfield.
The French striker made the move from Frankfurt this summer in a £69m deal, with an extra £10m possible in add-ons. He has already made a flying start, scoring five goals in his first eight appearances across all competitions.
The Reds then smashed the British transfer record by landing Isak from Newcastle on deadline day for £125m, further bolstering their attacking options.
“I think it’s good with players in such a big club,” Ekitike said. “I can’t see one big club playing with only one striker, so I think it’s good that he’s here.
“Even for me at my age, I think I still have a lot of things to improve and learn, so for me it’s good that he’s here.
“(As for if we can play together) that’s for the coach to decide how he wants to play. That’s not me.
“But obviously it’s great players, I’ve been playing in two-striker composition, one-striker… so I can do a lot of things. If we have to play together, I can do that.”
The 23-year-old admitted he had options elsewhere but felt Liverpool was the perfect fit. Manchester United and Newcastle had both shown interest, yet he was drawn to the champions of England.
“It was just the best choice,” he explained. “You know, it’s the champions of England.
“For me, they have great players, a great history. It just fitted with what I was looking for after Frankfurt.”
The France ’s confidence and form have already made him a fan favourite. With Isak now in the mix, Liverpool look set to boast one of the most dangerous strike partnerships in Europe.
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