As Liverpool prepare to unveil £85.3million club-record signing Darwin Nunez from Benfica, it becomes more apparent that Jurgen Klopp’s interest in the striker originated from some months ago.
The German boss already had plans to bring in the Uruguayan striker after witnessing what he was capable of, having been wowed by the 22-year-old earlier this season back in April. And after watching the Uruguayan frontman wreak havoc twice against his Liverpool backline, the Reds boss was convinced enough to make his move.
Nunez's ability was well-documented after scoring 34 goals for Benfica in 2021-22, including six in the Champions League. But it is fair to say the 22-year-old was not quite as established as some of his goalscoring rivals in Europe’s top club competition, with Erling Haaland and Robert Lewandowski dominating the headlines.
