Jurgen Klopp has dismissed rumors about Darwin Nunez’s future at Liverpool amid speculation that the Uruguayan player could move to Barcelona.

This 24-year-old player has scored 18 goals across all competitions this season but has faced criticism from experts and Liverpool fans for his inconsistency in front of goal. Darwin Nunez was signed for £85 million from Benfica in June 2022, with 4 years left on his contract with Liverpool, but he is rumored to be considering a departure in the summer of 2024 with Barcelona showing interest.

The striker has removed all Liverpool-related images from his Instagram account, further fueling speculation about his future. However, Klopp has rejected claims that Nunez is seeking a move away in the summer and asserts that the striker is only disappointed with his finishing abilities in front of goal.

He said: “I know Nunez is not happy with himself; he’s certainly not pleased when he misses chances in front of goal. He’s been unlucky in many situations where he’s done everything right but the ball just hasn’t gone into the net.

It’s really tough for a young lad. He knows about the expectations and places high expectations on himself, but there’s no choice other than to overcome it. That’s what he’s doing right now. We’re trying to help him in every way we can, but ultimately, you have to overcome it like everyone else. It’s part of the career.

Nunez is very good at picking his positions. 18 goals is not a bad figure; he’s still improving himself. As for Nunez leaving Liverpool? That’s just untrue rumors. I don’t care about that; we’re focused on the remaining matches of this season.”