Atletico Madrid are reportedly interested in signing 25-year-old Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez from Liverpool in January.
Darwin Nunez is on Diego Simeone’s shortlist as he looks to improve his team going forward. According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, the Atletico Madrid manager is an admirer of the Uruguay international, and he believes that the Liverpool striker would be the right fit for his squad at Atletico Madrid.
The Uruguayan international has struggled for regular football this season, and he has scored just once in all competitions. He managed 18 goals and 13 assists in all competitions last season. Even though he has not been able to score goals consistently, his overall end product is very impressive. So, it is no surprise that top clubs have been keeping tabs on him for some time.
Nunez was expected to develop into a world-class player when he joined Liverpool, but he needs to cut out some of his weaknesses. He will need to improve his finishing ability and decision-making in the final third if he wants to take his game to another level. It will be interesting to see if Atletico Madrid can help him do that. Simeone is a world-class manager who could play a key role in his development.
Meanwhile, the opportunity to join Atletico Madrid could be quite exciting for the South American attacker as well. A move to La Liga is always an enticing prospect for South American players, and Atletico Madrid are one of the biggest clubs in the country.
Nunez has struggled for regular game time
Liverpool have chosen to use Diogo Jota more frequently this season, and Nunez will not want to sit on the bench at Liverpool. If the Reds fail to provide him with ample game time, he will definitely look to push for a move away from the club.
Atletico Madrid would be a suitable destination for him. It remains to be seen whether the two clubs can agree on a deal in the coming months. Liverpool paid a substantial amount of money for the £140,000-a-week striker, and they will look to recoup most of that.
Atletico Madrid are known to hunt for bargains, and they will be hoping to sign the player for a reasonable prize given his situation at the English club. It remains to be seen on the situation develops. The 25-year-old is a phenomenal talent, and he could develop into a key player for Atletico Madrid with the right guidance. The Spanish giants would do well to secure his signature in the coming months.
