According to prominent Italian Journalist Fabrizio Romano, Darwin Núñez transfer ‘completed’ after Liverpool reaches an agreement with an European giant late last night

Darwin Núñez’s departure from Liverpool now appears virtually certain.

The 26-year-old striker has struggled to meet expectations during his time at Anfield, though he will leave as a Premier League champion. Despite flashes of promise, his seven goals across all competitions last season – alongside a catalogue of missed opportunities – suggest he never truly settled on Merseyside.

Signed in 2022 for a hefty £64 million fee, Núñez managed just 40 goals in 143 appearances for Liverpool. That figure pales in comparison to the 48 goals he scored in just 85 matches for Benfica, highlighting the gap between expectation and delivery.

Liverpool’s desire to part ways has become increasingly clear, especially with reports confirming the club has told Núñez to move on this summer. The Uruguayan has been heavily linked with a transfer, and recent developments indicate that a switch to Napoli is close to completion.

According to AreaNapoli, the two clubs have agreed a €43 million (£36.6m) fee, with a three-year contract reportedly in place. Núñez is set to join forces with Antonio Conte, who plans to integrate him into the Serie A champions’ squad for their title defence.

While some sources suggest the deal is nearly done, others believe that a few final details remain to be finalized before an official announcement.

Meanwhile, Liverpool are focused on reinvesting the funds, having already spent significantly this summer on players like Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, and Milos Kerkez. With Arne Slot eager to reshape the squad, securing a reliable striker is now a top priority – particularly after Núñez failed to convince under both Klopp and Slot.

Despite a few highlights in red, Núñez’s time in England appears to be winding down, and a fresh start in Italy could offer him the reset he needs.