The Portuguese giants have an agreement with Liverpool in place to part ways with their prized striker.
Benfica have confirmed a transfer agreement with Liverpool for forward Darwin Nunez.
As previously reported on Sunday, Liverpool have agreed on a club-record deal worth up to €100 million to sign Nunez. The Premier League club will pay Benfica an initial fee of €75 million, plus a potential €25 million in add-ons.
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“Benfica informed the Securities Market Commission (CMVM) that it had reached an agreement with Liverpool for the sale of all rights to the player Darwin Nunez, for the amount of €75m,” read a statement from Benfica.
“The agreement provides for the payment of a variable remuneration, so the amount of the sale could reach €100m.
“It is further informed that the aforementioned agreement is dependent on the signing of the player’s contract with Liverpool FC.”
Nunez, who was also of interest to Manchester United, will reportedly sign a six-year contract at Anfield until June 2028. He plans to take a medical on Monday.
The Uruguay international’s arrival could pave the way for Sadio Mane’s departure. Liverpool have already turned down two offers from Bayern Munich for the Senegalese attacker.
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