Liverpool Obligated to Fulfill Secret £8.5 Million Darwin Nunez Clause Following Stalemate Against Manchester City
Liverpool Faces £8.5 Million Payment Due to Darwin Nunez’s Participation Against Manchester City.
Darwin Nunez took the lead in the attack for Jurgen Klopp’s squad at the Etihad Stadium but was unable to find the net in a 1-1 draw.
Despite netting three times for Uruguay during the international break, Nunez couldn’t replicate his form in the Premier League.
Harvey Elliott stepped in for Nunez in the closing minutes, yet that wasn’t the last of Nunez’s involvement on that Saturday afternoon.
At the final whistle, a heated exchange occurred between Nunez and City manager Pep Guardiola, prompting Klopp to intervene and restrain his record signing.
Nunez’s move to Liverpool from Benfica in a £85 million deal in 2022 remains incomplete, with reports from the Mirror indicating that the full fee is yet to be settled.
Initially, only £64 million was paid upfront, with an additional £21 million comprised of various performance-related bonuses.
Liverpool disbursed £4.3 million when Nunez reached his 10th appearance for the club, and they are now obligated to pay an extra £8.5 million as the 24-year-old completed his 60th game for the Reds.
The outstanding £8.5 million is contingent upon both individual and collective team performance throughout the contractual period.
Nunez boasts seven goals and six assists in 18 games for Liverpool this season.
Regarding his confrontation with Guardiola, Klopp admitted difficulty in comprehending Nunez’s part in the altercation.
The German coach explained, “I care deeply for both individuals, and I aimed to defuse the situation. Surprisingly, I was not directly involved! I can’t entirely explain what happened since I couldn’t grasp a word.”
“It was an emotional moment. Pep desires victory, and so do we. Since neither achieved it, no one was particularly content, and these instances can unfold.”
“The incident didn’t stem from the historic rivalry between the clubs – I doubt Darwin is acquainted with that.”
Erling Haaland initiated the scoring just before the half-hour mark with his 50th Premier League goal in 48 matches, setting a record as the fastest to reach this milestone.
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s long-range strike ten minutes from the end ensured the teams shared the points.
A triumph for either side would have positioned them at the top of the table. Instead, Arsenal vaulted above both clubs with a late 1-0 victory over Brentford later that Saturday.