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Dave Powell & Stephen Killen

Darwin Nunez signing will help Liverpool solve Barcelona and Real Madrid 'problem'

Darwin Nunez has become the latest Uruguayan to sign for Liverpool and the first since Luis Suarez's exit in 2014.

The 22-year-old last night completed a big money move from Benfica that could yet become a £85m club record. It comes after he fired his way to the Golden Boot in the Portuguese top-flight with 24 goals in 26 appearances last season.

Nunez also proved difficult to handle during the two meetings with the Liverpool in the Champions League knockout stages. And since the emergence of interest from Jurgen Klopp's side, comparisons have been drawn between Suarez and the former Penarol youngster.

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