Every word Arne Slot said on Darwin Nunez, Federico Chiesa transfer rumors and Brighton
Darwin Nunez
Feyenoord manager Arne Slot has addressed speculation linking Darwin Nunez with a move to the Premier League. The Uruguayan striker has been in impressive form for the Eredivisie club this season, scoring 26 goals in 33 appearances in all competitions. His performances have attracted the attention of several top clubs, including Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool.
Slot was asked about Nunez's future at a press conference on Friday. He said: "Darwin is a very good player and he has a lot of potential. He is still young and he is learning, but he has already shown that he can score goals at the highest level. We are very happy to have him at Feyenoord and we want him to stay here for as long as possible. But we also know that he is a player who has the potential to play at a even bigger club. If he does leave, we will wish him all the best."
Federico Chiesa
Slot also spoke about the rumors linking Federico Chiesa with a move to Feyenoord. The Italian winger has been linked with a move to the Eredivisie club in recent weeks, but Slot has played down the speculation. He said: "Federico Chiesa is a great player, but he is also a player who is very expensive. I don't think we have the financial resources to sign him. We are a small club and we have to be realistic about our targets. We are not going to be able to sign players like Chiesa. But we will continue to try and improve our squad and we will see what happens in the future."
Brighton
Slot was also asked about the rumors linking him with the Brighton job. The Premier League club are currently without a manager after Graham Potter left to join Chelsea. Slot has been linked with the job, but he has said that he is happy at Feyenoord. He said: "I am very happy at Feyenoord. I have a great relationship with the players and the staff, and I am enjoying my work here. I am not thinking about leaving Feyenoord at the moment. I am focused on the job here and I want to help the club achieve its goals."
Slot's comments suggest that he is not interested in leaving Feyenoord at the moment. He is happy at the club and he is focused on helping the club achieve its goals. It remains to be seen whether he will change his mind in the future, but for now, it seems that he is committed to Feyenoord.