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Benfica have released a statement confirming they have reached an agreement with Liverpool for the transfer of Darwin Núñez with an announcement from the Merseyside club now imminent

Benfica confirm Darwin Núñez transfer agreement with Liverpool | Pulse Nigeria

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The Portuguese giants have&nbsp;<a href="https://www.slbenfica.pt/pt-pt/agora/noticias/2022/06/13/futebol-benfica-darwin-comunicado-cmvm-transferencia-liverpool">officially announced</a>&nbsp;the two clubs have agreed a €75million (around £64m) transfer fee for the Uruguayan forward as per transfer journalist <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1536186162930405376?s=20&amp;t=aVrDNvPwl3f_1dDtSU1E4g">Fabrizio Romano</a>.

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Official and here we go confirmed!Darwin Núñez, new Liverpool player on a permanent deal from Benfica. 🚨📑 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LFC</a> Benfica statement confirms “deal now signed for €75m fee plus add-ons to reach €100m package”. Núñez will sign until 2028, medical today. Never been in doubt. <a href="https://t.co/DEroWLCBH7">pic.twitter.com/DEroWLCBH7</a>&mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1536186162930405376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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"In the early morning hours of this Monday (0:44 am), Sport Lisboa e Benfica – Futebol, SAD informed the Securities Market Commission (CMVM) that it had reached an agreement with Liverpool FC for the sale of all rights to the player Darwin Nunez, for the amount of €75m,"

Benfica official statement confirming Darwin Nunez transfer

"To the CMVM, Benfica's SAD also informed that the agreement provides for the payment of a variable remuneration, so the global amount of the sale could reach the amount of €100m. It is further informed that the aforementioned agreement is dependent on the signing of the player's sports employment contract with Liverpool FC." read an official Benfica statement.

Darwin Nunez will finally be a Liverpool player this summer following Benfica statement

Darwin Nunez is close to sealing his dream switch to Liverpool

The figures however, could rise to as much as €100m (around £85.3m) with add-ons.

The fee was reportedly agreed in the early hours of Monday morning and&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;are yet to announce the news.

The transfer for the 22-year-old striker is now expected to be completed and announced on Monday.

Nunez has just completed a prolific season at Benfica, scoring 34 goals and providing four assists in 41 appearances in all competitions.

Darwin Nunez has scored 32 goals across all competitions for Benfica last season

Darwin Nunez has scored 32 goals across all competitions for Benfica so far this season

Nunez's arrival at Anfield is expected to pave the way for Sadio Mane to join Bayern Munich in the coming weeks.

The Senegal international has just one year left on his contract and has confirmed his desire to exit the club after seven seasons, with the Bundesliga champions leading the race for his signature.

Benfica have confirmed an agreement with Liverpool for the transfer of Darwin Nunez

Benfica confirm Darwin Núñez transfer agreement with Liverpool

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