August 8, 2025 – Liverpool, England — Liverpool have reached an agreement to sell Uruguayan striker Darwin Núñez to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal in a deal worth £56.6 million, ending the forward’s three-year stint at Anfield.
The Deal and Player Move
- The agreement includes £51 million upfront with a further £5.6 million in add-ons, according to club sources.
- Núñez has been given permission to travel to Saudi Arabia to complete his medical and finalize personal terms.
- The 26-year-old joined Liverpool from Benfica in 2022 for a club-record £85 million but never fully cemented himself as a consistent starter.
Núñez’s Time at Liverpool
- In three seasons, Núñez scored 33 goals in 96 appearances across all competitions.
- Despite flashes of brilliance, his time at Anfield was marked by inconsistency in front of goal and competition from other attacking options.
- He did, however, play a role in Liverpool’s 2024 FA Cup and 2023 Community Shield victories.
Why Al Hilal Want Him
- Al Hilal, one of the Saudi Pro League’s most ambitious clubs, continue to target high-profile European talent as part of their squad overhaul.
- Núñez is expected to lead their attack alongside other marquee signings, with the club aiming to dominate domestically and in the AFC Champions League.
What’s Next?
- Núñez will undergo a medical in Riyadh in the coming days, with an official unveiling anticipated next week.
- Liverpool are expected to reinvest part of the transfer fee into attacking reinforcements before the transfer window closes.
In summary: Liverpool have agreed a £56.6 million deal with Al Hilal for Darwin Núñez, bringing an end to his up-and-down spell in England. The move offers Núñez a fresh start as a marquee player in Saudi Arabia while giving Liverpool funds to reshape their forward line.
Information from Sky Sports, BBC Sport, and Liverpool club sources was used in this article.
