Darwin Nunez on the Brink of Al Hilal Move After Liverpool Agree Fee

Darwin Nunez seems ready to leave Liverpool as both clubs have agreed on a transfer to Al Hilal. The Saudi team is now close to finalizing personal terms with the striker. Al Hilal have officially presented a contract offer to Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez as talks over a potential transfer advance during these negotiations.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Liverpool and Al Hilal have agreed on a deal with an initial fee of around €65-70 million for Darwin Nunez. Negotiations between Al Hilal and Nunez are ongoing, as the Uruguayan forward considers giving his approval to a move to Riyadh. Al Hilal made Nunez their top target after failing to sign Victor Osimhen and view him as a key signing for the club’s future. The final decision now depends on Nunez’s agreement of personal terms, but the club-to-club deal is fully settled.

LIVERPOOL AND NUNEZ: SEASON IN REVIEW

Nunez, 26, struggled to meet high expectations at Liverpool since his big-money arrival in 2022. Under manager Arne Slot, he was unable to secure a regular starting spot and registered a modest number of goals and assists in the 2024/25 season, scoring just 11 goals and providing 7 assists during a challenging campaign. Liverpool, who finished as winners in the Premier League and secured Champions League football, are reshaping their attack for the next campaign. Offloading Nunez will provide additional resources for squad improvement as the Reds look to overcome a short squad in the attack as their put their sights into Isak from Newcastle.

AL HILAL’S AMBITIONS AND WHAT COMES NEXT

Al Hilal have emerged as one of Saudi Arabia’s most ambitious clubs, finishing second in the Saudi Pro League last season and are poised to strengthen further after Neymar Jr’s departure. Their next match is the highly anticipated league opener against Al Nassr, with Al Hilal beginning the campaign as runner-ups and aiming to win back the title that they won in 2023-2024. If Nunez accepts personal terms, he could debut as early as the second fixture. Liverpool, meanwhile, start their new Premier League season at home against Bournemouth, with fans eager to see the club’s new attacking line-up after Nunez’s likely departure.