Darwin Núñez denied Mohamed Salah reunion as ex-Liverpool star "completely changes his plans"

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Former Liverpool forward Darwin Núñez's future has been something of a saga this summer. However, after his club signed Karim Benzema in January, due to a limit on overseas players in the Saudi Pro League, Núñez had to be de-registered.

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H - Saudi Arabia v Uruguay - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 15, 2026 Uruguay's Darwin Nunez reacts IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Sam Navarro | IMAGN IMAGES via ReutersWidespread reports made it clear that Núñez's most-likely destination was Türkiye. However, Saudi Pro League side Diriyah have now "hijacked" the deal, agreeing to cover 75% of Núñez's astronomically high wages, something Trabzonspor are unable to match.

Well, they are newly-promoted into the Saudi top-flight. Many may have hoped he would move to a higher level than a newly-promoted Saudi club, but the Uruguayan just needs to be playing games again, and will surely score plenty of goals.