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Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterLiverpool parted company with Darwin Nunez over the summer after three years of the Uruguayan at Anfield.The 26-year-old was somewhat hit-and-miss on Merseyside despite an impressive goal record at Almeria and Benfica before moving to the Premier League.His Anfield exit appeared to come at an appropriate time with Liverpool undergoing a squad transition and the club targeting fresh attacking talent.You may likeLiverpool report: Mohamed Salah in talks with Saudi club as Reds continue to crumbleAlexander Isaks reaction as hes subbed off EIGHT MINUTES after first Premier League goal for LiverpoolMo Salah linked with transfer away from Liverpool with bargain price tag and bizarre commute revealedDarwin Nunez appears to hit back at Saudi ownershipHugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak arrived from Eintracht Frankfurt and Newcastle United, respectively, after impressive stints with their former clubs, which left Nunez out of favour under Arne Slot, therefore a beneficial move for all parties was sought.Nunez eventually joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, one of four teams majority owned by the Kingdom's Public Investment Fund (PIF).Get VIP Liverpool tickets HERE with Seat Unique!Seat Unique tickets at Anfield offer a fantastic matchday. 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Enjoy street food, a complimentary half-time drink, a matchday programme, and entertainment, including a Liverpool legend appearance, making it a truly elevated experience.View DealHis start to life in the Middle East didn't exactly go according to plan, netting six goals and registering four assists in 16 outings, but it got worse during the January transfer window as the Uruguay international was axed from the club's domestic squad to make room for veteran forward Karim Benzema.Saudi Arabian clubs can only name eight foreigners born before 2003 in their 25-man squads, and Nunez was the unfortunate party left out.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.He is still permitted to play in Asian Champions League matches, and netted a brace for Simone Inzaghi's side against Al-Wahda on Monday evening.After scoring, the Uruguayan appeared to turn and face the main stand at Al-Hilal's Kingdom Arena, directing an icy gaze towards the section of the stadium where the club's key decision-makers sit.Video of the incident circulated on social media with many fans speculating Nunez's stare could be related to the club's recent decision to omit him from the Pro League squad.Currently, Al-Hilal's Kalidou Koulibaly, Ruben Neves, Malcom, Theo Hernandez, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Pablo Mari, Yassine Bounou and Benzema make up the club's eight over-age, overseas player quota.In FourFourTwo's opinion, Nunez's reaction is unlikely to ingratiate himself with the Al-Hilal hierarchy, which risks his long-term future at the club.Nunez could return to Europe in the summer but would likely have to forfeit a portion of his Saudi earnings depending on where he is registered as a tax resident.TOPICSAl HilalLiverpoolSaudi Pro LeagueJoe DonnohueSocial Links NavigationSenior Digital WriterJoe joined FourFourTwo as senior digital writer in July 2025 after five years covering Leeds United in the Championship and Premier League. Joe's 'Mastermind' specialist subject is 2000s-era Newcastle United having had a season ticket at St. James' Park for 10 years before relocating to Leeds and later London. Joe takes a keen interest in youth football, covering PL2, U21 Euros, as well as U20 and U17 World Cups in the past, in addition to hosting the industry-leading football recruitment-focused SCOUTED podcast. He is also one of the lucky few to have 'hit top bins' as a contestant on Soccer AM. It wasn't a shin-roller.
