Darwin Nunez Scores on Al Hilal Debut After £46m Liverpool Transfer

Darwin Nunez has completed a £46-53 million transfer from Liverpool to Al Hilal, officially joining the Saudi Pro League club after three years at Anfield. He quickly made a strong impression by scoring on his debut in a 6-0 friendly win against FC Aarau, showcasing his readiness and exciting the Al Hilal fanbase. During his time at Liverpool, Nunez scored 40 goals in 143 appearances but struggled to secure a consistent first-choice role under manager Arne Slot, partly due to having the lowest shot conversion rate among Liverpool forwards in recent seasons. Nunez expressed heartfelt gratitude to Liverpool supporters and teammates in a farewell message, emphasizing the lasting impact the club has had on him. Fans and analysts have mixed views on his move, with some seeing it as a fresh start to regain confidence and form in a less intense league environment. Al Hilal, who finished second in the Saudi Pro League last season, are preparing for their upcoming league campaign and the AFC Champions League with optimism about Nunez's potential contributions.