Darwin Núñez Agrees to Join Al Hilal from Liverpool

Darwin Núñez is leaving Liverpool to join Al Hilal. They have a verbal agreement for a transfer of €53 million plus add-ons. Núñez will sign a three-year contract with the club in the Saudi Pro League. The move depends on a medical test. Reports confirm that Darwin Núñez is close to moving to Al Hilal after Liverpool and the Saudi club reached a verbal agreement.

DETAILS OF THE TRANSFER

Liverpool and Al Hilal agreed on a fixed fee of €53 million. Add-ons could make it €65 million. Núñez has accepted the contract terms, and the next step is a medical test. AC Milan showed interest but couldn’t match Al Hilal’s offer. Reports say Al Hilal’s coach, Simone Inzaghi, wanted Núñez as his main target. Al Hilal have officially presented a contract offer to Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez as talks over a potential transfer advance with ongoing discussions between the two clubs.

LIVERPOOL AND NÚÑEZ: MIXED FORTUNES

Núñez joined Liverpool from Benfica in 2022 for £64 million. In three seasons, he scored 27 goals in 143 games for Liverpool. He helped the team win the 2024/25 Premier League title, but his role was reduced last season with Núñez netting a goal in the preseason and impressing staff and fans. With competition up front and managerial changes, Liverpool accepted Al Hilal’s offer to reshape their squad for the new season.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL AND AL HILAL?

Al Hilal, last season’s Saudi Pro League runner-ups, want to defend their title and strengthen their squad. They will want to close the distance to Al Ittihad while keeping Al Nassr at bay and will start their season against Al Taawoun, who finished eighth. For Liverpool, they need to find a replacement for Núñez as they prepare for their Premier League opener against Bournemouth. A good start to the next season is important, especially with little time left in the transfer window to secure a replacement for Núñez.