Darwin Nunez Seeks Liverpool Return Amid Al-Hilal Exit Talks
Striker Darwin Nunez is reportedly seeking a return to Liverpool just one year after leaving the club, with his potential availability as a free agent attracting interest from several Premier League and European sides. The Uruguayan international is in discussions to terminate his contract with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal by mutual consent, according to multiple reports.
Nunez, 26, departed Liverpool for Al-Hilal last summer in a transfer worth an initial £53 million. His stint in Saudi Arabia has been short-lived, with reports indicating he became unhappy due to a lack of playing time, particularly after the arrival of Karim Benzema in February led to his exclusion from the squad. This has prompted negotiations for an early contract termination, which could see him become a free agent ahead of the summer transfer window.
Should his release be finalized, Nunez's preference is for a sensational return to Anfield, where he played from 2022 to 2025. During his first spell with Liverpool, he scored 40 goals in 143 appearances across all competitions. His final Premier League season was marked by inconsistency, however, with only five goals in 30 league appearances and limited starts...