Jurgen Klopp is excited by Liverpool new boy Darwin Nunez’s potential.
The Uruguay international signed a six-year contract with the Anfield club on Tuesday evening after completing a potential £85 million move from Benfica.
Nunez, who will wear the no.27 shirt newly vacated by Divock Origi, joins the Reds on the back of a prolific season where he scored 34 goals in 41 games.
And Klopp is enthused by the 22-year-old’s development ceiling after finding the net against his new employers in the Champions League quarter finals.
He said: “Darwin is a wonderful player; already really good but so much potential to get even better. That’s why it’s so exciting, to be honest.
“His age, his desire, his hunger to be even better than he currently is. His belief in our project and what we are looking to do as a club.
“He is as excited by us as we are by him, which makes for a great relationship, when you appreciate each other’s strengths.
“That is certainly the case here. He thinks we suit him and we believe he is the right fit for us – so let’s do it.
“He has all the pieces we look for. He can set a tempo, he brings energy, he can threaten space from central and wide areas.
“He is aggressive and dynamic with his movement. He plays without fear, he’s powerful. I know he will excite our supporters.
“It’s important we all recognise we are getting a ‘work in progress’ with Darwin. He recognises that himself, for sure. I love how much focus and humility he has.
“We have wonderful attacking options already and he becomes part of that now. So there is no pressure on him at all.
“He signs for a very long time and we intend to nurture his talent and see it grow.”