Darwin Núñez could leave Liverpool to earn €396,000 a week at Al-Hilal
Darwin Núñez could leave Liverpool this summer to join Al-Hilal, with the Saudi Arabian club offering the striker a staggering salary of €396,000 per week.
According to Sky Sport journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the Uruguayan forward has been presented with a three-year contract that would see him earn approximately €21 million per season, a significant increase from his current Liverpool wages of around €8 million annually.
Al-Hilal Move Gains Momentum After Liverpool Rejects Previous Offer
Negotiations between Liverpool and Al-Hilal are reportedly advancing. The English club is believed to be open to selling the striker for €53 million plus add-ons, following previous reluctance during the January transfer window. At that time, Al-Nassr’s €70 million offer was turned down by the Reds, who were unwilling to part ways with Núñez mid-season.
The new talks suggest a shift in Liverpool’s stance, particularly given the player’s inconsistent form and apparent openness to the move. Journalist David Ornstein of the New York Times reports that Núñez has already shown interest in joining the Saudi club, although final terms still need to be agreed.
Mixed Season Fuels Exit Rumors
Núñez, 26, has been the subject of both praise and criticism since his arrival at Anfield. While he featured in 47 matches last season, he started just 17 and recorded 7 goals and 8 assists—a modest return given the expectations placed on him following his high-profile transfer.
Despite scoring during pre-season, he has failed to fully convince the Liverpool fanbase or coaching staff. His underwhelming campaign has only added fuel to the speculation of an imminent departure.
A Lucrative Exit on the Horizon
If the deal goes through, Núñez’s salary would increase by nearly threefold, from €140,000 to €396,000 per week. The proposed deal would make him one of the highest-paid Uruguayan footballers in history, highlighting the financial muscle of Saudi Arabia’s top clubs in the ongoing player recruitment push.
Al-Hilal’s offer is part of a broader Saudi strategy to attract global talent, following the acquisitions of stars like Neymar, Aleksandar Mitrović, and Kalidou Koulibaly.
Liverpool, meanwhile, may use the funds to reinvest in a more consistent forward option as they prepare for the upcoming season under a new tactical direction.
