Uruguayan international Darwin Nunez joined Liverpool in July 2022, replacing Senegalese international Sadio Mane.
As in his first season with the club, Nunez’s play as a center forward has been refined, although he still has some issues with his one-on-one game with the goalkeeper.
The 24-year-old forward, who is also known for his defense from the front, has reached double digits in both goals and assists earlier this year, showing steady growth as an attacker and is the leading candidate to take over the ace position from Egyptian winger Mohamed Salah.
The striker, who has continued to evolve under the tutelage of renowned managers such as Jurgen Klopp and Marcelo Bielsa, was the focus of Real Madrid, which signed England midfielder Jude Bellingham last summer, and was considering acquiring him within the club, according to Fabrizio Romano, an expert on the transfer market.
“Real Madrid considered a move for Darwin Núñez last June before signing Jude Bellingham.”
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He has also scored eight goals in 22 games for Uruguay, where he made his debut in 2019, and he scored in the World Cup South American qualifier against Brazil and Argentina, contributing greatly to the big win. He has also made his presence felt in the national team.
The German manager will leave Anfir at the end of the season, but it is unlikely that the next manager will let go of the striker, who is in his early 20s, and he is sure to score numerous goals and assists for Liverpool next season and beyond…