Made Benfica over €80m and hasn't forgotten the Luz: some of my best years | OneFootball

Darwin Núñez is currently with the Uruguay national team, which is preparing for friendly matches, and took the opportunity to recall some of the most remarkable stages of his career. The forward, now at Al Hilal, spoke especially fondly of his spells at Almería and Benfica, considering them crucial in helping him make the jump to English football.

The Uruguay international has no doubts about the most important periods of his journey: "My best years were at Almería and my second at Benfica, where I scored 34 goals in one season. Those two years were among my best moments," he said.

Darwin also spoke about the bond he built with Liverpool fans, the club he played for before moving to Saudi Arabia: "I would be lying if I said I don’t miss them. They made me and my family feel very welcome. I went through very difficult moments and they always gave me affection and support. That was very important to me," he revealed.

Although it is not an option in the Middle East, the forward, who left Benfica for more than 80 million euros, assured that he remains fully focused on the Uruguay national team: , he said, showing ambition to contribute in the upcoming international fixtures.

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