Darwin Nunez sets Liverpool back £8.5m in transfer fee after Manchester City draw

Liverpool are set to pay an additional £8.5m to Benfica as part of the deal for Darwin Nunez, triggered by the striker reaching his 60th appearance in the Reds’ recent 1-1 draw against Manchester City. Nunez’s performance has unlocked a significant milestone, leading to financial implications for Liverpool as outlined in the terms of the initial deal.

The Uruguayan striker made a high-profile move to Liverpool in the summer of 2022 in a club-record deal valued at up to £85m. However, only £64m of this amount was upfront, with the remaining £21m designated as add-ons based on specific performance criteria.

Liverpool had previously paid Benfica £4.3 million when Nunez reached 10 appearances, and the recent milestone marks the activation of the second add-on clause, requiring Liverpool to pay an additional £8.5m to Benfica. This payment is contingent on both individual and collective team performance throughout Nunez’s contract.

All figures are from The Express. Nunez‘s impact on the pitch has been notable, contributing 12 goals and seven assists in 16 starts for both club and country this season. In his overall tenure with Liverpool, spanning 60 appearances, Nunez has scored 22 goals and provided 10 assists.

After an inconsistent start to his career in England last year, Darwin now seems to have found his feet. Best believe he will explode, exceed expectations and prove to become a vital cog in the Reds’ lineup for the years to come

As Nunez continues to excel, the club is fulfilling their contractual obligations while reaping the benefits of a prolific striker who has become an integral part of Jurgen Klopp’s squad.

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With Nunez continuing to make significant contributions, both on the scoresheet and in reaching appearance milestones, Liverpool’s investment in the talented striker appears to be on a positive trajectory.