Darwin Nunez appears to be exploring potential new boot sponsorship opportunities, as evidenced by his recent choice of footwear during matches. The Liverpool striker was spotted wearing what seemed to be an unreleased colorway of the new adidas Predator Elite Laceless boots, suggesting a possible move away from his longstanding affiliation with Nike Mercurial. This change follows his appearances in PUMA Ultra boots and his regular Nike Mercurials in recent games against Union Saint-Gilloise and Manchester United, respectively.

Nunez’s appearance in the adidas Predator Elite Laceless, featuring a vibrant black, white, and red color scheme with volt accents, coincides with adidas’ plans for a significant Predator release in 2024, commemorating the boot’s 30th anniversary. This move contrasts with teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold, who continues to wear the Predstrike edition. Nunez’s willingness to test different brands suggests he is evaluating his options as his Nike contract either recently expired or is nearing its end.

The player’s versatility in trying various boots from different manufacturers, including training in the PUMA Ultra Ultimate and switching back to Nike for specific matches, highlights the upcoming decision Nunez faces regarding his future boot sponsorship.