Darwin Nunez: Details of Uruguayan's Contract as Liverpool Announce Sensational Transfer

• Liverpool have sealed the deal to bring Darwin Nunez to Anfield from Benfica
• The striker will sign a six-year deal and will wear the number 27 shirt, left vacant by Divock Origi
• Nunez scored 34 times for Benfica across all competitions last term, including in both legs in the Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool

Liverpool have completed the signing of striker Darwin Nunez from Benfica for an initial fee of £64m.

The fee could potentially rise to £85m if a number of milestones are fulfilled which would make the striker a record signing for the Merseyside club, surpassing £75m paid to sign centre-back Virgil van Dijk in 2018.

An official announcement was made by Liverpool on the evening of Tuesday, June 14.

"I'm really happy and delighted to be here at Liverpool. It's a massive club," Nunez told the Liverpool club website.

"It's a pleasure to be here in Liverpool and I'm very happy to be a part of this great club.”

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The striker’s signing is now subject to clearance and work permit approval.

Nunez, a leading marksman

There is a valid reason behind Liverpool pursuing the Uruguay international with so much aggression.

He was the top scorer in the Primera Liga with 26 goals in 28 games, and managed to impressively bag six goals in 10 Champions League games.

Klopp’s take on Nunez

Speaking on his new signing, Jurgen Klopp exuded confidence that the striker would thrive at Anfield.

"That's why it's so exciting. His age, his desire, his hunger to be even better than he currently is and his belief in our project and what we are looking to do as a club," added the German.

"He thinks we suit him and we believe he is the right fit for us - so let's do it."

Kane’s warnng to Haaland, Nunez

Earlier, Sports Brief reported of how Harry Kane warned that it will not be an easy route to the Premier League golden boot, saying both Nunez and Haaland are bound to face stiff competition.

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“The battle for the Golden Boot is always tough, the Premier League has produced some top strikers around the world for a number of years now. Every season I’ve been playing it’s always been a tough battle,” Kane said.

In terms of all-time Premier League top scorers, Kane is right up there with 183 goals, with only Sergio Aguero, Andy Cole, Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer having scored more than him.