Reports from Spain claim that Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez has verbally agreed to join Atletico Madrid this summer.
Darwin Nunez Close to Anfield Exit Amid Atletico Agreement
Darwin Nunez appears as if it will be the end of the line for him at Liverpool. Recent Spanish reports have suggested he has reached a verbal agreement to join Atletico Madrid this summer. The Uruguayan has faced difficulty in finding regular minutes under Arne Slot this season. He only got eight Premier League starts so far this campaign.
The Reds have identified that they are ready to move on from the 25-year-old. But, may face challenges in recovering the full £85 million they paid to Benfica in 2022.
As per Cadena SER, Atletico Madrid have already made verbal contact with Nunez. Also, the player has made it clear that he’s keen on a move to Madrid. Meanwhile, personal terms are reportedly sorted as well. Atletico now need to agree on a transfer fee with the PL side to seal the deal.
Other Suitors Linger as Liverpool Prepare for Summer Revamp
For now, he La Liga side are the frontrunners. But, Napoli and clubs from the Saudi Pro League have also shown strong interest in signing Nunez. Despite his poor spell at Anfield, the striker’s potential still attracts top-level sides.
Meanwhile Liverpool is already thinking and planning for a future without the attacker. They are close to signing Jeremie Frimpong. He is likely to be the successor of Trent Alexander-Arnold on the right-hand side.
Furthermore, they have also begun talks regarding Bournemouth’s left-back Milos Kerkez. Slot is looking for left back options. The club is far from done dealing this June. Liverpool’s squad is going to see major change for the next season. And it all starts with the likely exit of Darwin Nunez.
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