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Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez has issued a family update amid speculation on his Liverpool future., with multiple reports suggesting his departure from Anfield this summer is increasingly likely.

Nunez’s horror miss from just six yards out against Aston Villa on February 20th sparked a fresh wave of expectation that he will leave the club.

The striker’s psychological response to the miss appeared to significantly impact his subsequent performance levels, with Slot suggesting Nunez became too mentally affected.

The Villa incident crystallizes what has been a challenging third season for Nunez following his big-money move from Benfica in 2022.

Under manager Arne Slot, the Uruguayan has found himself increasingly marginalized in the starting lineup, with Diogo Jota, Luis Diaz, and Cody Gakpo often preferred options.

The Saudi Pro League appears to be the most likely destination, with both Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal having expressed concrete interest.

Al-Hilal reportedly made a substantial offer around £70 million for Nunez, which Liverpool rejected in January.

The financial package potentially awaiting Nunez in Saudi Arabia is staggering, with reports suggesting Al-Hilal were prepared to offer approximately £400,000 per week (£20.8 million annually) to the striker.

Despite all the speculation, there has been some positive news that came from the Nunez family this week.

In a joint Instagram post with partner Lorena Manas, the pair have announced the birth of their daughter Isabella.

The couple expressed their delight, describing her as their “dream girl.” The post revealed that Isabella had actually been born earlier in the month, on February 7th.

This timing is particularly noteworthy given Nunez’s recent match appearances.

Just one day before Isabella’s birth, on February 6th, Nunez was in the starting lineup for Liverpool’s crucial Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield.

The match resulted in a triumph for Liverpool, securing their place in the final.

Even more remarkably, merely two days after becoming a father, Nunez was back on the pitch.

On February 9th, he came on as a substitute, playing 33 minutes in Liverpool’s FA Cup match against Plymouth Argyle.

Curtis Jones showed his support with heart emojis while Benfica and former Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi commented: Congratulations to both of you?

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