Is Darwin Nunez Leaving Liverpool? Everything You Need To Know
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Updated May 06, 2024
Is Darwin Nunez Leaving Liverpool?
No, The talk about Darwin Nunez leaving Liverpool is still just rumors. There has been some speculation because Nunez removed Liverpool-related pictures from his Instagram and talked about wanting to play for Barcelona someday. But nothing is official yet. We will have to wait for an announcement from him, the clubs, or reliable sources to know for sure if he is leaving Liverpool.
Who is Darwin Nunez?
Darwin Núñez is a soccer player from Uruguay. He was born on 24 June 1999. He plays as a forward for Liverpool in England and also for Uruguay's national team. He started playing soccer when he was young in Uruguay and worked hard to become a professional player. He had some tough times, like missing his family and getting hurt, but he kept going. He played for teams in Spain and Portugal before joining Liverpool in 2022. He has also played for Uruguay in big tournaments like the World Cup.
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Full Name | Darwin Gabriel Núñez Ribeiro |
Date of Birth | 24 June 1999 |
Place of Birth | Artigas, Uruguay |
Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) |
Positions | Forward |
Current Team | Liverpool |
Number | 9 |
Darwin Nunez Career
Núñez started playing professional soccer with Peñarol in 2017. He faced some injuries but still managed to score his first goal in 2018 and even got a hat-trick in 2019. Then he went to play for Almería in Spain and did well, scoring lots of goals. In 2020, he moved to Benfica in Portugal, where he had some ups and downs at first but then became one of their best players, scoring many goals and winning awards.
Later, in 2022, he joined Liverpool in England, where he set a new record for the club with his transfer fee. Although he had some difficulties adjusting to the English league, he started playing well and scoring important goals. Besides playing for clubs, Núñez also plays for the Uruguay national team. He has done well in tournaments like the FIFA U-20 World Cup and the Copa América, showing that he's a talented player both at home and internationally.
Darwin Nunez Stats
Club | Season | Division | Total |
Peñarol | 2017 | Uruguayan Primera División | 0 |
2018 | Uruguayan Primera División | 1 | |
2019 | Uruguayan Primera División | - | |
Almería | 2019–20 | Segunda División | 2 |
Benfica | 2020–21 | Primeira Liga | 8 |
2021–22 | Primeira Liga | 10 | |
Liverpool | 2022–23 | Premier League | 8 |
2023–24 | Premier League | 10 | |
Career total | 43 |