Liverpool fans have responded to the signing of Benfica striker Darwin Nunez....CONTINUE READING
The 22-year-old joins the club on a six year deal for an initial fee of £64.1million (€75m). The fee could rise to a club record of £85.4m if all potential add-ons are paid out.
He’ll wear the number 27 shirt vacated by Divock Origi, who leaves the club has a free agent this summer. He’s Liverpool’s second signing after Fabio Carvalho, who will join from Fulham on July 1.
DARWIN NUNEZ SIGNING: Live reaction as Liverpool confirm £85m deal
Supporters have been eagerly waiting throughout the day for the announcement as the player underwent his medical on Tuesday. They took to social media following the confirmation and there’s even some messages from Liverpool players past and present.
One supporter said: “It’s always a great day when your club signs one of the best young strikers in the world. Welcome.”
While another added: “Big shoes to fill with Origi’s squad number.”
Both Neil Mellor and Trent Alexander-Arnold welcomed Nunez, with the current Liverpool right back joking on Twitter: “How may I assist you?”
The former Benfica man will get his Anfield career underway next month when the international transfer window opens on July 1. News of the signing comes amid interest in winger Sadio Mane, who has been the subject of two bids from the Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich.
