Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has rebuffed a formal proposal from Eintracht Frankfurt for the talented striker, Hugo Ekitike, amid ongoing discussions about the player’s future, as reported by RMC Sport.
Ekitike, who arrived at PSG after rejecting a transfer to Eintracht Frankfurt last summer, has seen limited playing time this season, accumulating a mere 9 minutes on the field since his last appearance on August 12 against Lorient.
Despite his sparse appearances on the pitch, Ekitike has remained patient and embraced the Parisian lifestyle, as evidenced by his recent public appearance alongside Layvin Kurzawa at Fashion Week.
The latest development in Ekitike’s narrative centers on an official offer from Eintracht Frankfurt, who sought to secure the striker on a loan arrangement with an option to purchase, valuing the deal at approximately 20 million euros.
However, PSG, having invested 35 million euros in securing Ekitike’s services just last summer, deemed the offer insufficient.
The rejection underscores PSG’s commitment to retaining the promising striker, signaling a reluctance to part ways with Ekitike, who, at 19, is viewed as a potential asset for the club’s future endeavors.
While Eintracht Frankfurt’s bid has been firmly dismissed, the report suggests that other clubs expressing interest in Ekitike have also been put on notice, as PSG remains resolute in its valuation of the young talent.
As speculation surrounding Ekitike’s future continues to circulate, PSG’s decisive response to Eintracht Frankfurt’s offer suggests a determination to cultivate and capitalize on the burgeoning potential of the highly-regarded young striker.
