Darwin Nunez Transfer Twist: Al-Hilal Reportedly Accept Fenerbahce Offer

Just six months after departing Liverpool for Al-Hilal in a £46.2m deal (potentially rising to £56.6m), Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez is on the verge of another move, with reports claiming Al-Hilal have accepted an offer from Turkish giants Fenerbahce.[1][2][3]

Nunez, 26, joined Al-Hilal last August after three seasons at Anfield, where he made 143 appearances, scoring 40 goals and providing 26 assists. His Liverpool tenure peaked with 18 goals in his second season and contributions to the 2024-25 Premier League title under Arne Slot, including a dramatic stoppage-time brace at Brentford.[1][3][4]

At Al-Hilal, Nunez has notched seven goals and four to five assists in 17-22 appearances for the league leaders. However, he is reportedly unsettled in Saudi Arabia, with the competition level not matching Europe. The situation escalated with Karim Benzema's mid-season arrival from Al-Ittihad, threatening Nunez's playing time and prompting a squad reshuffle.[1][2][3][5]

Saudi outlet Al Riyadh, via sources on X, broke the news: Fenerbahce requested Nunez's contract, and Al-Hilal agreed. This aligns with Turkey's transfer window closing at midnight on February 6, 2026, fueling urgency. Fenerbahce, seeking a striker after Youssef En-Nesyri's impending move to Al-Ittihad, have been active—recently signing N’Golo Kante.[1][2][3]

For Liverpool, the twist stings financially: an early sale means missing £10.4m in add-ons from the Al-Hilal transfer. Past interest from clubs like AC Milan and River Plate highlights Nunez's appeal ahead of the 2026 World Cup.[1][3]

While unconfirmed, the timing and Saudi reports make this a deal to monitor closely over the next day.[2][6]

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