Although Liverpool managed to finally clinch the long-coveted title this season and bring the trophy back to Merseyside, Darwin Nunez was far from being one of the team’s key players. On the contrary—his season can best be described as disappointing: just seven goals and five assists in 43 appearances. Numbers well below expectations for a striker who cost the club a staggering 85 millions in the summer of 2022, when he arrived from Benfica as one of Europe’s most sought-after young forwards—and remains the most expensive signing in Liverpool’s history.Darwin Nunez is the first Uruguayan since Diego Forlan to win the Premier League 🏆🇺🇾 pic.twitter.com/oWRtkflsiA— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 28, 2025 Three years after arriving at Anfield to great fanfare as a marquee signing, Darwin Nunez now appears to be nearing the exit. According to the Spanish outlet AS, Atletico Madrid and—somewhat surprisingly—Nottingham Forest are both interested in the Uruguayan international. It’s also reported that Nunez is quietly hoping for an offer from Saudi Arabia this summer, and that a lucrative contract from that region would take priority over staying in Europe. Back in January, Al-Nassr was quietly mentioned as a potential suitor.🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Liverpool have informed Darwin Núñez that he is NOT part of their plans ahead of next season. Nottingham Forest are interested but Atletico Madrid are best positioned for his signature with Simeone willing to bring him on board. Price tag of £35M-£38M, @DiarioAS. pic.twitter.com/HFm97FijnL— LFC Transfer Room (@LFCTransferRoom) April 28, 2025 The club would reportedly be content with receiving around 35–40 millions for a player who is still under contract until 2028. Atletico don’t see Nunez as a first-choice striker but rather as backup—at least initially—for Alexander Sorloth. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest, driven by the ambitions of owner Evangelos Marinakis, is hoping to make a splash by signing a big name for their attack. However, it remains highly questionable whether Nunez would agree to such a step down. Especially when, at 34, Chris Wood currently looks like a far more imposing centre-forward than Darwin at the peak of his career.Social media is not real life, Darwin Nunez is loved by Liverpool fans more than you could ever imagine ❤️ pic.twitter.com/23KDeihzmX— Melo☔ (@Melo_lfc) April 27, 2025 In any case, the time for illusions appears to be over. Darwin Nunez, once touted as a striker of the future and a potential Premier League star, is increasingly shaping up to be one of the biggest transfer flops in English football history. His style—full of chaotic energy but lacking composure—never truly fit the philosophy of play Liverpool aspires to. The club now needs fluid, technically polished forwards who can thrive under Arne Slot’s system. Anfield is known for forgiveness—but also for knowing when something just isn’t working. As for Darwin, maybe a new environment will finally give him the stage to show why he was once so highly regarded.##NAJAVA_MECA_8894036##
