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Darwin Núñez has made a striking start to his life in Saudi Arabia after joining Al-Hilal from Liverpool on a three-year contract. The 26-year-old Uruguayan forward transferred from the Premier League champions to the Riyadh-based club in a deal reportedly worth up to £56.6 million, including add-ons.

Núñez, known for his explosive pace and lethal finishing, brings Premier League and Champions League experience to Al-Hilal. Despite moments of brilliance at Liverpool, including contributing 40 goals and 26 assists in 143 appearances, he struggled for consistent starting opportunities last season, starting just eight league matches and scoring five goals during Liverpool’s title-winning campaign.

Al-Hilal, managed by former Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi, is aiming to strengthen its dominance in the Saudi Pro League and achieve continental success. The club, which finished second in the league last season, also signed high-profile players like Theo Hernandez from AC Milan as part of an ambitious squad overhaul. Recently, Al-Hilal made history by becoming the first Asian club to beat an English Premier League side, defeating Manchester City in the Club World Cup.

Núñez’s arrival is viewed as a pivotal moment not only for Al-Hilal but also for the Saudi Pro League, signaling its rapid growth as a competitive and financially powerful football destination attracting world-class talent. Al-Hilal’s attacking style, which favors fluid rotations and high-intensity forward play, aligns well with Núñez’s strengths, offering him a platform to thrive in his peak years.

His transfer also helps Liverpool finance a summer spending spree, which includes the record signing of Germany’s Florian Wirtz and French forward Hugo Ekitike, reflecting significant squad rebuilding ahead of the 2025-26 season.


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