Darwin Núñez Set for Al Hilal Move in €53m Deal

Darwin Núñez is leaving Liverpool to join Saudi club Al Hilal. The transfer deal is worth €53 million plus add-ons, as reported. He will sign a contract until June 2028.

TRANSFER DETAILS REVEALED

Liverpool and Al Hilal have agreed on a deal. Núñez will move for a fixed fee of €53 million, with potential payments up to €65 million. This has been confirmed by various sources, indicating the clubs have finalized terms, and now they need to sort out contract details with the player. Núñez opened talks with Al Hilal last week, and he is expected to agree on personal terms soon. The transfer completion is imminent. The contract should keep the Uruguayan striker at Al Hilal until June 2028, marking a three-year stay at the club.

LIVERPOOL’S BUSY SUMMER AND NÚÑEZ’S RECORD

Núñez joined Liverpool in 2022 from Benfica, costing up to £85 million. He leaves after three seasons. During his time with Liverpool, he scored 25 Premier League goals in 95 appearances and accumulated 40 goals in 143 matches across all competitions. Notably, Núñez had a challenging season last year, scoring just 13 goals and providing 8 assists in the Premier League, despite Liverpool securing the title with 84 points. This summer, Liverpool have also seen Luis Diaz join Bayern Munich and Trent Alexander-Arnold move to Real Madrid, along with other key players leaving. New signings include Florian Wirtz, who has been confirmed as Liverpool’s new number 7, and Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt. Liverpool’s next match is the Community Shield against Crystal Palace on August 4, followed by the start of their Premier League title defense against Bournemouth on August 15. Liverpool is in a transition period as they prepare for the new campaign.

WHAT NEXT FOR AL HILAL AND LIVERPOOL?

Al Hilal ended as runner ups in the Saudi Pro League last season and continues to attract top European talent. With Núñez’s arrival, they aim to strengthen their attack as they seek to maintain domestic dominance and improve their AFC Champions League campaign. For Liverpool, losing Núñez and other first-team stars signals a fresh start under manager Arne Slot. They need new signings to step up as they face the pressure of defending the Premier League title, with Crystal Palace and Bournemouth as their first competitive opponents. Liverpool is poised for a challenging season ahead as they navigate this transition.