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Liverpool has completed Darwin Nunez Transfer from Benfica for €100

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4 years ago

June 14, 2022

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Liverpool are set to unveil the newly signed forward Darwin Nunez as the forward has agreed to join the club on a six-year contract.

The 22-year-old Uruguayan forward has undergone medical at the club yesterday and will be unveiled by the club in no distant time.

Nunez has become Liverpool’s most expensive signing in history after the young forward join Jurgen Klopp’s side for a record fee of €100m (£85m/$105m).

The Uruguayan striker has been the target of many clubs across Europe and Liverpool however has won the race for the signature of the ace kid after agreeing to terms with both Benfica and the Player’s agent.

The medical to ascertain his fitness level took place yesterday at Merseyside, and Nunez is set to remain at Anfield until 2028 following the signing of his six years contract with the Merseyside club.

Darwin Nunez Transfer Fee

The transfer of Darwin Nunez to Anfield from Portuguese side Benfica cost Liverpool €75m (£64m/$79m) main transfer fee with an additional €25m (£21m/$26m) as add-ons.

The arrival of Nunez at Anfield made him the most expensive signing for Liverpool sign the inception of the club and be the 5th most expensive player in the English Premier League history.

Liverpool are not ready to risk it all as they spare no expense in seeking the possible replacement for Mohammed Salah and Sadio Mane who may depart the club this summer.

All agreements have been reached, details have been signed and medical done by the former Benfica forward and is set to be unveiled by the English outfit in no distant time.

Liverpool have done well to defeat a host of other clubs including fellow English side Manchester United in landing the forward at Anfield.

Another club that will be happy for Nunez’s transfer to Liverpool is the Spanish side, Almeria. Nunez joined Benfica from Almeria with the agreement that his former club will earn 20 percent of his transfer to any other club from Benfica. Benfica signed Nunez from Almeria in 2020 for €22m (£19m/$23m) and are due to a minimum of €9m (£7m/$10m)

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Is Nunez a Good Striker?

The Liverpool manager will be hoping that his new signing will be as good as his worth when he begins his career at Anfield. The signing of the 22-year Uruguayan will further reinforce the club’s striking force as the young lad is set to play alongside the club’s January signing Luis Dias who has been a plus to the club since he arrived the club from FC Porto.

Darwin Nunez has proved himself as a formidable player in the just concluded season following his outstanding display for Benfica. Nunez scored 34 goals in all competitions for Benfica in the 2021-22 season which includes his 26 goals in 28 matches in the Primeira Liga and 6 goals in the Champions League campaign.

Who is Liverpool’s Next Target in The Transfer Window?

According to reports, Liverpool are interested in signing Calvin Ramsey, a Scottish right-back as a backup for Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Ramsey currently plays for Scottish side Aberdeen and has had 38 appearances for the club so far providing nine assists for the club in their last campaign.

90minsoccer gathered that the Scottish side wants about £9m for the 18-year-old right-back, the price is not bigger than what Liverpool can offer for such an asset perhaps, the Reds are looking forward to being done unveiling new arrival Nunez before chasing Calvin Ramsey.

Darwin Nunez Jersey Number At Liverpool

Darwin Nunez was immediately issued the no.9 shirt on his arrival to Portuguese club Benfica and has done well to prove himself worthy of the role. The Uruguay international scored a total of 48 goals in 85 appearances for Benfica before his move to the English side, Liverpool.

No doubt many football lovers especially Liverpool fans will be eager to know the jersey number that will be handed to Nunez following his arrival at Anfield. As many fans can’t wait to get a jersey with the new signing’s name and number on it at the beginning of the 2022-23 season.

If Sadio Mane’s deal to join German giant Bayern Munich pulls through before the unveiling of the new striker, then Nunez could be given the no.10 shirt at Anfield. Provided that the club has until next month to confirm their squad list, there is a possibility that they may wait and see to the success of Mane’s deal before the next month’s deadline.

If Mane remains in Anfield after the transfer window, it means Nunez will be handed shirt numbers outside the traditional 1-11, because all the shirt numbers between 1 to 11 have been taken except the number two shirt which is meant for a defender and will be a misnormal seeing a striker wearing the number 2 jersey.

However, if Mane departs for Bayern, Nunez could be wearing either the number 10 jersey or Robert Firminho may occupy the no.10 shirt while he vacates the no.9 shirt for the Uruguayan.

Other options outside the top 11 might see him occupy either of shirt numbers 16,19,27 and probably 18.

Shirt no. 16 and 19 are currently vacant following the exit of Marko Gruijic and Ozan Kabak respectively in 2021, while shirt no. 27 which used to be Divock Origis is currently vacant as the Liverpool legend has bid the club goodbye and will be on his way out before the end of this summer. The no. 18 shirt may be vacant before the end of the transfer window as Liverpool are ready to let go of Takumi Minamino.

Meanwhile, going by the shirt number he had worn so far in his football career, the Uruguayan striker has occupied shirt numbers 24,26,29, and 21. Judging by this, the striker could be wearing either shirt no. 24 or 29 at Anfield as both numbers are currently available and vacant for the new signing.

Darwin Nunez Statistics

Nunez joined Benfica on September 4, 2020, and has been so impressive thus far. Nunez was able to net 11 goals in all competitions for the club in the 2020-21 season despite coming in as a substitute in most of the matches. His second season at the Portuguese club showed a massive break-out in his career as he scored 34 goals in all competitions including 26 in 28 appearances in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. Below are the detailed statistics of Darwin Nunez:

Primeira Liga Stats

Year	Matches	Goals	Assists	Yellow Cards	Red Cards
2021-22	28	26	4	6	0
2020-21	29	6	9	2	0

UEFA Champions League Stats

Year	Matches	Goals	Yellow Cards	Red Cards
2021-22	10	6	1	0
2020-21	1	0	0	0

Taca da Liga

Year	Matches	Goals	Assists	Yellow Cards	Red Cards
2021-22	1	2	0	0	0
2020-21	2	0	0	0	0

Europa League Stats

Year	Matches	Goals	Yellow Cards	Red Cards
2020-21	7	5	0	0

Supertaca Candido de Oliveira

Year	Matches	Goals	Assists	Yellow Cards	Red Cards
2020	1	0	0	0	0

How does Nunez fit into Liverpool’s Current Squad?

Darwin Nunez will be the icing on the cake for Jurgen Klopp’s side who have been in dire need of a top striker. The club has been using Roberto Firminho who is originally an attacking midfielder as a false striker and atimes rotated mane and Salah up front which is not their original position.

The club and her fans will now sigh relief with the arrival of Nunez at the club being a formidable top 9. Whether or not Sadio Mane leaves the club this summer, Nunez will still fit perfectly into Jurgen Klopp’s current squad.

If Mane remains at Anfield, the Liverpool manager may feature Mane-Nunez-Salah in his attacking line and if Mane’s move to Bayern pulls through, we may likely witness Diaz-Nunez-Salah upfront.

Whichever way it turns to, it is a win-win situation for Klopp who now has a plethora of options in his attack and will be interesting having the likes of Diogo Jota and Roberto Firminho on the touchline waiting to prove themselves at any slightest opportunity.

Why did Liverpool spend €100 on Darwin Nunez?

Liverpool spares no expense in splashing a whooping €100 on the Uruguayan striker following the possibility of losing Mohammed Salah, Sadio Mane, or both in the summer transfer.

More also, knowing that many European clubs are in a race for the signature of the wonder kid, bidding higher seems to be the only way to outclass their rivals.

Although Liverpool may not have been too buoyant in recent times one thing is certain, the club is not struggling as they have done well to rake in many trophies in the past five years. Considering the club’s need for attacking reinforcement, spending big on Nunez is quite understandable.

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Adrie van der Poel deelt verontrustend bericht over Mathieu

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2 weeks ago

January 3, 2026

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Wout van Aert kende een dramatische afloop aan de cross in Mol, maar ook Mathieu van der Poel kwam niet ongeschonden uit deze wedstrijd. De Nederlander had het bijzonder koud, en kwam zelf eerder ook ten val. Vader Adrie zag daar een probleem.

Valpartij had invloed

Nochtans maakte Van der Poel duidelijk dat hij geen schade heeft overgehouden aan zijn tuimeling: “Eigenlijk viel ik zelfs nog zacht”, aldus de Nederlander. “Ik kreeg gewoon mijn voet niet uit mijn klikpedaal in het zand, waardoor ik stomweg omviel. Maar ik heb er gelukkig geen last van.”

Zo zag vader Adrie het echter niet tijdens de wedstrijd. In een interview met Sporza stelde hij immers dat Van der Poel last ondervond van zijn eerdere valpartij, eerder nog dan van de koude. Al voegde Adrie er ook wel aan toe dat zijn zoon niet bepaald staat te springen voor een koers in de sneeuw.

Van der Poel viseert enkel de koude

Reken daarbij nog de haast ondragelijke koude, en we kregen een verkleumde Van der Poel te zien na de finish. In zijn interviews achteraf stond hij nog steeds te bibberen, en maakte de wereldkampioen duidelijk dat hij behoorlijk hard had afgezien.

“Het was geen aangename cross. Ik heb het nu al een beetje warmer, maar ik heb zeker veel koud geleden vandaag”, luidde het bij MVDP. “Je weet ook dat wanneer je nadien weer opwarmt, het vijf minuten echt veel pijn gaat doen. Met dat gevoel was ik de laatste rondes al bezig.”

Voor Van der Poel was de conclusie dan ook duidelijk: “Dit was de moeilijkste wedstrijd van het jaar. Na een tijd hadden mijn handen en voeten zo veel koud dat het niet meer vanzelf ging.” Nu maar hopen dat vader Adrie toch geen gelijk krijgt over een mogelijke blessure, die door onderkoeling mogelijk onder de radar zou zijn gebleven.

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Manchester United vs Chelsea: Match Preview, Head-to-Head, Injury Update, and Prediction Tips

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4 months ago

September 25, 2025

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Manchester United vs Chelsea: Get the detailed Preview, Head-to-Head, Team news and Prediction Tips here as the Red Devils welcome Gunners.

The Red Devils will be hosting visitors Chelsea at Old Trafford in the Premier League fixture on Thursday

Here is a thorough match preview on the recent performance, Current form, Head-to-Head, and statistics for Manchester United vs Chelsea – along with the latest betting tips.

Manchester United

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Manchester United have not been in their best performance in recent time. The red devils have only one win in their last six matches. They will be hoping to return to winning ways after the 3-1 Premier League defeat in their last game at Emirates Stadium.

In their away match at Emirates Stadium, Manchester United were outclassed by the Gunners, as the Red Devils managed 45% possession and 14 shot attempt with only 5 of them on target. Cristiano Ronaldo came to the rescue in 34th-minute after the visitors were 2-0 down.

While Arsenal on the other hand enjoyed 55% ball possession, had 14 shots with 7 on target. Two early goals from Nuno Tavares in the 3rd minute, and Bukayo Saka in the 32nd minute gave the gunners a comfortable lead. Bruno Fernandes failed to convert a spot-kick as Granit Xhaka sealed the victory for Arsenal in the 70th minute.

Manchester United’s recent performance has been worse than usual. They have conceded in all of their last 6 matches, amounting to 12 goals conceded in 6 matches. This is the kind of record every Chelsea fan will like to hear right now.

PRE-MATCH FACTS

The Red Devils have not lost any of their league matches against Chelsea in their last 8 matches. That is quite a long run between the two clubs without a loss.
However, despite their 8 matches unbeaten run against the Blues, they haven’t won against Chelsea in their last 3 premier league matches.
And lastly, Manchester United haven’t lost against Chelsea in their previous 7 league matches at home.

Chelsea

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Chelsea are heading into the match against Manchester United as the favorite contenders. The blues recorded a slim 1-0 victory against West Ham United in the Premier League fixture on Sunday

Chelsea who welcomed West Ham United enjoyed a 67% possession and 26 shots attempt with only 5 on target. Despite the large possession of the ball, the blue’s attack was blunt firing 21 shots off-target. Thanks to Christian Pulisic’s stoppage-time goal that secured the victory for the home team. West Ham United tried to get at least a point off the current world champions, managed 33% ball possession, and got 6 attempts with only 2 on target.

Looking at their last 6 premier league fixtures, Chelsea have won 4 and loss 2 scoring 15 goals. Remarkably, the blues scored in all of their last 6 premier league matches and conceded 9 goals.

PAST MEETINGS WITH MANCHESTER UNITED

In their previous meetings, Chelsea have not won against Manchester United at Old Trafford in the previous 8 league matches. Also, Chelsea have not been defeated in their last 5 away league matches

HEAD-TO-HEAD

This fixture is one of the biggest matches in the English Premier League. Looking at their head-to-head meetings in the Premier League stretching from the 2018/2019 season to date, both teams have met six times, Manchester United won 2 of these games while Chelsea won 1, and a record of 3 draws.

INJURY UPDATE: Manchester United

According to Manchester United coach Ralf Rangnick, the following players will not be available for the match against Chelsea at Old Trafford.

Paul Pogba (Calf Injury)

Fred (Problems with the hip flexor)

Edinson Cavani (Calf Injury)

Luke Shaw (Leg Injury)

INJURY UPDATE: Chelsea

According to Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel, only Ben Chilwell who suffered a Ruptured cruciate ligament, and will not be available for the trip to Old Trafford.

Prediction

Considering their recent performance, Manchester United will need a miracle to win all 3 points against this Chelsea side. I think the best the Red devils can do is to pick a point.
I’m tipping over 1.5 goals for this match.

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Talking Soccer Florida : Best Reviews and all you need to know

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3 years ago

October 23, 2022

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