Loaned by Reims with an automatic purchase option fixed at 36 million euros since the last summer transfer window, Hugo Ekitike had a disappointing start in the colors of Paris Saint-Germain. However, the young striker does not intend to give up to finally meet expectations.
Ekitike wants to prove its value Paris.
Crumbs. This is what Hugo Ekitike (20 years old) got on his debut at Paris Saint-Germain. Behind the untouchable trio formed by Kylian Mbapp (1675 minutes), Lionel Messi (1657 minutes) and Neymar (1625 minutes), the young striker did not have time to show off. And when he had the opportunity to do so, he did not take his chance.
A promising last game
In 271 minutes out of his 12 appearances since his arrival, the Reims-trained player has only found the fault once. It was against Auxerre (5-0), on November 13, during the match which preceded the truce linked to the World Cup. A sensational entry of fifteen minutes with a realization full of composure, celebration as it should be with all his partners, a few moments after having delivered a decisive pass Renato Sanches.
While most of the greatest players on the planet have played on the lawns of Qatar in recent weeks, the young talent took the opportunity to perfect his game at Camp des Loges. Arrived during the summer preparation for Reims, the number 44 of PSG had not managed to quickly get into the right car. He can now catch up as the games will accumulate this winter.
Ekitike responds for the pressure
In any case, the main interested party finally seems ready to take up this challenge, which is as difficult as it is exciting. Inevitably, when you arrive in a club like that, there are a lot of expectations. People expect performances, if it doesn’t come, we ask ourselves questions. And me, I’m in a position where I’m always going to be questioned because I came with a big tag. judged the Parisian striker for Canal +.
This big label must be assumed and I assume it. It’s not a problem, if I’m bad I’ll be the first to say it. And if I’m good, I’ll be there and I’ll carry on , said Ekitike, who should take advantage of the absence of La Pulga, remains in Argentina after the world title, to try to shine from this Wednesday (9 p.m.) against Strasbourg. The right time to get back on the right foot before attacking the year 2023.
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