Former Agent of Darwin Nunez Predicts Karma to Affect Liverpool Striker Following Contentious Separation
In a bitter aftermath of their separation, Darwin Nunez’s former agent has boldly proclaimed that karma will eventually catch up to the Liverpool striker. Nunez, 23, now under the representation of Jorge Mendes’ Gestifute agency, made a high-profile £85m transfer from Benfica to Liverpool last summer.
Nunez’s debut season at Anfield has been a mixed bag, with a respectable but not extraordinary performance of 15 goals in 42 games in his first foray into English football. However, the focus of attention has shifted to the circumstances surrounding his change in representation.
Before joining forces with Gestifute, Nunez was under the guidance of agent Edgardo Lasalvia, who had been with the striker since his days at Uruguayan club Penarol. However, Nunez made the decision to switch agents upon his move to Benfica, a move that left Lasalvia dissatisfied with the way the situation was handled.
“I had no chance to talk to Darwin,” Lasalvia revealed in an interview with El Observador. “I found out when he arrived with six bodyguards at the airport and refused to speak, even with Juanjo Acevedo present. I had sent someone from the company to pick him up.”
“I tried to call him, and through a WhatsApp message, he expressed love and friendship, but also stated that he was embarking on a new path with another agency, ultimately blocking me without giving me a chance to respond,” Lasalvia explained. “Everyone chooses their own path in life, but karma exists, and everything eventually comes back.”
Lasalvia, clearly hurt by the split, shared his sentiments about the situation. “I genuinely cared for Darwin, and his decision to join Gestifute left me shattered,” he admitted. “One must conduct themselves as a decent person and have a sense of loyalty. It’s impossible to have no recollection of the past. When he was at Benfica, they gradually influenced him, like ants gnawing at his head. I was angered when I lost Darwin.”
The emotional toll on Lasalvia was evident as he continued, “It broke me in half because I adored the lad, but I understood that it’s a business.”
The fallout between Nunez and Lasalvia serves as a cautionary tale, highlighting the complex dynamics and personal connections in the world of football representation. As the Uruguay international moves forward with Gestifute, only time will tell if karma truly has a role to play in shaping his future endeavors.