Fiery Swap Deal Between Liverpool and Atlético Madrid
March 20, 2025, 12:11 pm

Fiery Swap Deal Between Liverpool and Atlético Madrid

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Several media reports have indicated significant interest in Uruguayan striker Darwin Núñez, a player for Liverpool, from a number of European and Arab clubs.

Núñez joined Liverpool, currently leading the Premier League, from Portuguese club Benfica in 2022 for a fee of €90 million. Despite his great abilities, the player is currently experiencing a drop in form, having contributed to Liverpool's exit from the UEFA Champions League by missing a penalty against Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of the Round of 16. He has also performed poorly in recent Premier League matches, which has made him subject to criticism and raised speculation about his future.

The English website "Give Me Sport" revealed that Spanish club Atlético Madrid and Saudi club Al-Nassr are interested in signing Núñez during the upcoming summer transfer window, before his contract, which extends for three seasons with Liverpool, ends. The site noted that Atlético Madrid is prepared to offer £33 million for Núñez's services.

In a related context, the English newspaper "Daily Express" reported on Liverpool's interest in acquiring Argentine Julian Alvarez, the striker from Atlético Madrid, who had been monitored by the English club's management before moving to La Liga from Manchester City. The report confirmed that Liverpool may seek to exploit Atlético's desire to sign Núñez by conducting a swap deal that would see Núñez move to Atlético in exchange for Alvarez.

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”