Liverpool & Al Hilal Reach Verbal Agreement for Darwin Núñez Transfer
In a twist few predicted, Darwin Núñez is on the verge of leaving Liverpool for Saudi giants Al Hilal. The Uruguayan striker, signed from Benfica in 2022 to fill the void left by Sadio Mané, initially brought hope with his pace, power, and relentless work rate — but inconsistency in front of goal left his Anfield chapter incomplete.
Multiple sources, including Fabrizio Romano, confirm that Liverpool and Al Hilal have agreed on a €70 million (£61m) deal. Only personal terms remain before the move becomes official. Former Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi, now managing Al Hilal, has made Núñez a top summer target, and talks have rapidly advanced.
Núñez’s time at Liverpool has been a mixed journey: 143 appearances, 40 goals, and plenty of effort — but just 5 Premier League strikes last season. While Klopp defended him, new manager Arne Slot is shaping a more clinical attack, bringing in names like Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, and Milos Kerkez.
Liverpool’s willingness to sell now contrasts with January, when they rejected a similar offer from Al Nassr during a title race. The sale could fund a move for Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, while in Saudi Arabia, Núñez would be treated as a star, free from the intense Premier League spotlight.
The transfer could also have a knock-on effect, with Al Hilal potentially offloading Aleksandar Mitrović. For Núñez, it’s a fresh start; for Liverpool, it’s another step in building Slot’s new era — one that demands not just passion, but consistent, ruthless finishing.
