Al Hilal complete Darwin Nunez transfer from Liverpool

Al Hilal have completed the signing of Darwin Nunez from Liverpool.

The Athletic reported on Thursday that Nunez had been given permission to travel to Germany, where Al Hilal were based for a training camp, to undergo a medical with the Saudi club ahead of a move worth €53million (£45.9m; $61.7m) plus bonuses.

Liverpool expect the deal to ultimately be worth around €65m once the achievable performance related add-ons are triggered.

The move brings to an end Nunez’s three-year stay at Anfield after he arrived from Benfica for an initial fee of €75m in 2022.

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The 26-year-old came close to leaving in January but Liverpool rejected an approach worth around €70m (£60m, $81m) from Al Nassr, as they prioritised winning the Premier League title.

Liverpool believe that approach was vindicated, as he made a number of vital contributions as Liverpool were crowned champions.

Nunez wanted to pursue a move in January and this summer his agent reiterated that desire to embark on a new challenge after finding his game time limited under Arne Slot.

Milan also showed an interest in signing Nunez, though it was considered unlikely that the Serie A club would be able to match Al Hilal’s financial package, while Napoli also monitored his situation.

The striker made 143 appearances for Liverpool and scored 40 goals. He played in 30 league games last season but only eight of those came as a starter, scoring five times in the title-winning campaign.

Liverpool are planning to sign a forward to replace Nunez but have already strengthened in forward areas this summer with the addition of Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt. They have also had a £110million bid for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak rejected.

Alongside Ekitike, Liverpool have signed Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen this summer and Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth.

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