In recent hours, the name of Hugo Ekitiké has been talked about a lot in England. At only 19 years old, the Stade de Reims striker (8 goals in 17 Ligue 1 matches) caught Newcastle’s eye. Considered a nugget in Champagne, Ekitiké should not last long in Delaune.
But the interest of the nouveau riche English could mean a jackpot for the SDR. Yesterday the English media claimed that the two clubs were in advanced discussions for a transfer whose amount could turn around 35 M €. This Tuesday, RMC Sport teaches us that the leaders of Reims are much greedy than that.
Reims wants to pay a high price
Because with an Ekitiké under contract until 2024, the current fourteenth of the Ligue 1 standings knows full well that he is in a strong position. Thus, the media indicates that if the Toons want to snatch their great talent from them, they will have to pay 30 M € fixed, plus 10 M € of achievable bonuses. But that’s not all.
Reims would also like Ekitiké to be sent back to Champagne until the end of the season in the form of a loan and for the SDR to benefit from a 25% percentage on a possible resale. Turned pro in 2020, Hugo Ekitiké has clearly become the goose that lays the golden eggs of SDR.
