Benfica manager, Jorge Jesus believes that Darwin Nunez, who was reportedly on Tottenham’s radar over the summer, could usurp Joao Felix as the Portuguese club’s most expensive export.
Nunez had a prolific 19/20 season for Spanish second division side Almeria after moving to the club last summer, as he netted 16 times in the league (transfermarkt.com).
Tottenham Hotspur were reportedly considering a move for the 21-year-old as they looked for a striker to serve as a back up to Harry Kane (Football.London).
Other Premier League sides were also reportedly interested in the Uruguayan international, including Brighton, Sheffield United and Southampton.
However, Nunez instead sealed a move to Benfica at the start of last month and Tottenham ended up signing Carlos Vinicius from the Portuguese side on a season-long loan with an option to buy.
Nunez scored a brilliant hat-trick in his first European game for Benfica as Jorge Jesus’s side overcame Lech Poznan 4-2 on Thursday.
Speaking after the game, the Benfica boss insisted that the striker is destined for the top.
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He told Sport TV (as relayed by Goal.com): “We got it right. We must not forget that he is a kid, he is 21 years old, there is a lot about the game that he does not know yet. He will learn with me and Benfica.
“All this decision-making ability, finishing and speed…He was Benfica’s most expensive purchase, and when there is no pandemic, he will be the most expensive sale. He will be a world-class player.
“Unfortunately for me, maybe I will lose him in a short time.”
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