Liverpool manager Arne Slot has responded to reports suggesting the club owes Benfica £5m the next time Darwin Nunez starts a game. As reported by the Portuguese press, this claim has been made, but Slot appears to be unaware of such an arrangement, stating “This is completely new to me”. He also advised caution when it comes to believing everything that is written, saying “Well, sometimes it is better to not believe everything that is written”.
Background on Darwin Nunez
Darwin Nunez is a striker who plays for Liverpool, having previously played for Benfica. His style of play is characterised by his pace, skill, and goal-scoring ability. With Slot at the helm, Nunez has been working hard in training, as praised by Slot on 2025-02-26, who commended his training performance. Nunez’s form has been a topic of discussion, with Slot also commenting on his miss and reaction on 2025-02-20.
Liverpool Squad Planning
Arne Slot has been working on Liverpool’s squad planning, collaborating with Richard Hughes on 2025-04-19. This planning may involve considering the club’s financial obligations, including any potential payments owed to other clubs, such as Benfica. However, Slot’s response to the reports about the £5m payment suggests that he is not aware of any such obligation.