Liverpool Completes £85 Million Signing of Darwin Nunez from Benfica, Celebrates with Family. Liverpool FC has finalized the acquisition of Uruguayan international Darwin Nunez from Benfica in a transfer worth £85 million. The striker, along with his family, is joyfully celebrating the move.

Nunez, who has committed to a six-year contract with Liverpool, was accompanied by his girlfriend, Lorena Manas, during the signing process. The couple shared pictures of their daughter Chloe (aged seven) and their newborn son Darwin Jr proudly wearing the new Liverpool No27 jerseys.

Chlоe’s shirt had her nаme displayed оn it, while Darwin Jr’s jersey had “daddy” written оn the back. The heartwarming image was captiоned “оur pride.” Chlоe’s father is Aleix Vidal, the fоrmer Barcelоna and Spain defender currently playing fоr Espanyоl.

Following his high-profile transfer, Nunez will wear the No27 shirt for Liverpool. The 22-year-old, who was also linked with Manchester United, is widely regarded as one of the most prolific strikers in Europe. In the previous season, he scored 34 goals and provided four assists in 41 appearances.

Lorena shared an emotional message after giving birth to Darwin Jr, expressing her hopes for their son’s future. She encouraged him to embrace challenges, be compassionate to those less fortunate, make independent decisions, and tackle problems head-on.

Despite the age gap between Nunez and Lorena, he openly dedicates all his goals to his family. Since joining Benfica in the summer of 2020, Liverpool’s new signing has referred to his loved ones as his “shelter.” Nunez and Lorena have been in a relationship since 2020.

Speaking at his Liverpool unveiling, Nunez expressed his happiness and excitement about joining the club. He expressed gratitude towards his partner, parents, and his son, who fills him with immense pride. Nunez emphasized the importance of his family’s support throughout his career and conveyed his determination to contribute to the team’s success.

Having competed against Liverpool in the past and observed their performances in various Champions League games, Nunez believes his style of play aligns well with the club. He acknowledged the presence of great players in the team and expressed his commitment to giving his all to help Liverpool achieve their goals. Nunez’s primary objective is to win multiple trophies and titles during his time at the club.