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Jurgen Klopp promises to unlock Darwin Nunez's potential as the Liverpool boss insists the statement signing is a 'work in progress' but hails the striker's 'focus and humility'

Jurgen Klopp has promised to unlock all the untapped potential in Darwin Nunez after Liverpool completed their statement signing of the summer transfer window.

Nunez, the Uruguay striker, completed the formalities of his move from Benfica yesterday, having a medical and signing a six-year contract that will see him earn in the region of £140,000 a week.

Liverpool have paid an initial £64million but bonuses could see the final figure reach £85m.

Liverpool completed the formalities of the signing of Darwin Nunez from Benfica on Tuesday

Liverpool completed the formalities of the signing of Darwin Nunez from Benfica on Tuesday

Jurgen Klopp as promised to unlock all the untapped potential in the Uruguayan striker

The 22-year-old, who has taken the No 27 shirt, had been pursued by Manchester United and Newcastle.