Liverpool mean business in the summer transfer window. Having already wrapped up a deal for Fulham prodigy Fabio Carvalho, the Reds have now gone for the jugular. They have wrapped up a stunning deal for one of the hottest properties on the market, Darwin Nunez, from Benfica. The Uruguayan striker joins for an €80m fee plus €20m add-ons.
We’ve got some ñews that we think you might like… 🇺🇾#DarwinDay pic.twitter.com/C70mBnzu4c
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) June 14, 2022
Therefore, that is some serious cash spent on a player who with bags of potential, but just one great season under his belt. Moreover, this transfer was Liverpool’s answer to Manchester City signing Erling Haaland. However, will Nunez live up to the hype? Can he mesh with the Reds’ vaunted frontline? Will Roberto Firmino upstage him?
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🇺🇾 24th May 2019: This is what happened when Darwin Núñez made his first appearance in Europe at the 2019 U20 World Cup in Łódź.
Back then, he was just a teenager playing for Peñarol, three years, and many goals later, he’s on his way to #LFC. pic.twitter.com/DjCT5dUFWg
— Bocsák Bence (@BenBocsak) June 12, 2022
These are just some of the questions that will surround the new signing. Therefore, FootTheBall looks at the transfer in-depth to uncover some of the answers, and how may Nunez fare.
Darwin Nunez playing style and analysis
First things first, Darwin Nunez can play two positions. Either he is the focal point of attack or he can go down the left flank. Therefore, Liverpool’s use of a front three will benefit Nunez greatly.
However, the Reds already have Colombian star and fan favourite Luis Diaz on the left. The Colombia has settled in well enough for Jurgen Klopp to trust him in big matches within weeks of signing.
Darwin Nunez and Liverpool seem to be a great pair, and here’s what may in store for the future!
I’m all in on Darwin Nunez, tbh. Perfect Klopp player. #LFC pic.twitter.com/V2nS2iyDbt
— Ben Webb (@BenWebbLFC) June 7, 2022
Moreover, with Sadio Mane on the verge of leaving, that would mean Nunez playing through the middle. Therefore, that is a position where he will be able to cause maximum damage.
Firmino has been a great servant to the club, but injuries curtailed his impact in 2021-22. However, he can still be a force to reckon with, and this is…
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