Hugo Ekitike

[Blue Armour 4,436]

Another young winger from the French Ligue., our most famous winger signing from there obviously being Hazard.

There's paper talk about us signing him this year. Did not see a topic with his name and created this one.

 

 

https://www.football.london/Chelsea-fc/transfer-news/hugo-ekitike-Chelsea-kylian-mbappe-22788803

 

Who is Hugo Ekitike? The teenage star linked to Chelsea who wants to emulate Kylian Mbappe

Chelsea have reportedly made contact with Newcastle target Hugo Ekitike.

The teenage star has enjoyed a breakthrough season in Ligue 1 with Reims, netting eight times in 17 league appearances so far this campaign - more than any other player under the age of 20 in Europe's top five leagues.

Newcastle United have been strongly linked with a move for the Frenchman, but reports have since suggested that Chelsea have also made an approach.

Foot Mercato, via HITC, claim that Chelsea have made contact with a view to signing Ekitike in a deal that could reach €40million (£33.4million).

The 6ft 2ins striker has risen rapidly since his professional debut in 2020.

He began his career at Cormontreuil FC before signing for Reims youth set-up in 2013.

Ekitike is very much a player to keep an eye on in the future, and if he continues at the rate he's going, he'll have plenty more suitors soon enough.

 

After coming through the academy at Reims, Ekitike made his debut with the club in a 3-1 loss to FC Lorient in October of 2020.

In January of 2021, he was loaned out to Danish Superliga club Vejle Boldklub for the rest of the season, where he found the net three times in 11 appearances.

 

But this season is where he's really started to have an impact.

 

[Vesper 30,071]

11 hours ago, Blue Armour said:

Another young winger from the French Ligue., our most famous winger signing from there obviously being Hazard.

There's paper talk about us signing him this year. Did not see a topic with his name and created this one.

 

 

https://www.football.london/Chelsea-fc/transfer-news/hugo-ekitike-Chelsea-kylian-mbappe-22788803

 

Who is Hugo Ekitike? The teenage star linked to Chelsea who wants to emulate Kylian Mbappe

Chelsea have reportedly made contact with Newcastle target Hugo Ekitike.

The teenage star has enjoyed a breakthrough season in Ligue 1 with Reims, netting eight times in 17 league appearances so far this campaign - more than any other player under the age of 20 in Europe's top five leagues.

Newcastle United have been strongly linked with a move for the Frenchman, but reports have since suggested that Chelsea have also made an approach.

Foot Mercato, via HITC, claim that Chelsea have made contact with a view to signing Ekitike in a deal that could reach €40million (£33.4million).

The 6ft 2ins striker has risen rapidly since his professional debut in 2020.

He began his career at Cormontreuil FC before signing for Reims youth set-up in 2013.

Ekitike is very much a player to keep an eye on in the future, and if he continues at the rate he's going, he'll have plenty more suitors soon enough.

 

After coming through the academy at Reims, Ekitike made his debut with the club in a 3-1 loss to FC Lorient in October of 2020.

In January of 2021, he was loaned out to Danish Superliga club Vejle Boldklub for the rest of the season, where he found the net three times in 11 appearances.

 

But this season is where he's really started to have an impact.

 

 

[Blue Armour 4,436]

His gangly figure reminds me of Henry.

Hope he's closer to Henry than Remy, lol

[MoroccanBlue 5,375]

Newcastle seem firmly keen to bring him in. 

Very awkwardish style of play. Does remind me of Mbappe in the way he uses his rapid acceleration to pass players though. I like his work rate however up top. 

[NikkiCFC 8,285]

Yep, should be done with Newcastle today.

 

[Blue Armour 4,436]

Well,..now that the Newcastle move has fallen apart for now..

Should Chelsea revisit this? Feels more interesting to me than tired old signings that are attractive only because of the name of the player involved.

Edited June 25, 2022 by Blue Armour