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Darwin Nunez transfer: Liverpool striker joins Saudi Pro League team Al-Hilal

Al-Hilal have signed Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez from Liverpool on a three-year contract.

The Saudi Pro League side secured a deal worth 53m euros (£46.3m) for the 26-year-old.

Nunez joined Liverpool in June 2022 from Portuguese side Benfica for an initial fee of £64m.

He has scored 40 goals in 143 appearances for the Reds but only started eight Premier League games during their title-winning campaign last season.

A Liverpool statement read: “Everybody at the club would like to thank Darwin for his contributions and wish him and his family all the best for the future.”

Nunez has joined the Al-Hilal squad on their pre-season training camp in Germany.

His departure may have an effect on Liverpool’s pursuit of Sweden striker Alexander Isak, with Newcastle having turned down an opening offer of £110m.

More to follow.