The latest Liverpool transfer news as Darwin Nunez makes switch to Saudi Arabia after three years at Anfield
Darwin Nunez has left Liverpool after three years(Image: AP)
A number of Liverpool players have shown their support to Darwin Nunez following his departure. The Uruguayan has completed his move from Anfield to Al Hilal for a deal worth £46.3million plus bonuses, the club confirmed.
Nunez spent three years on Merseyside after joining from Portuguese giants Benfica for an initial fee of £64m. During that time, he scored 40 goals in 143 games in a Reds’ shirt and helped Arne Slot’s side to the Premier League title last season.
But his role became limited last campaign, where he made just eight league starts. After weeks of negotiations between Liverpool and Al Hilal, the club confirmed the deal in a statement on Saturday night.
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It read: “The 2024-25 term turned out to be his final one with the Reds, and he would complete his career on Merseyside by hoisting the Premier League trophy aloft. Nunez’s pair of stoppage-time finishes to snatch victory away at Brentford in January was an undoubted vital moment and highlight of the historic season.
“Everybody at the club would like to thank Darwin for his contributions and wish him and his family all the best for the future.”
After the news, several Reds stars took to Instagram to send Nunez a message.
Cody Gakpo led the tribute: “All the best with your new journey. We’re going to miss you,” with Andy Robertson adding: “Good luck my friend, you will be missed.”
Cody Gakpo sent Darwin Nunez a message following his Liverpool departure(Image: Instagram / codymathesgakpo)
Stefan Bajcetic posted: “You always demonstrated your passion for football and I am sure you will continue showing that. You have a big heart and I’m going to miss you a lot, brother,” and Harvey Elliott declared: “My brother, all the very best my friend. Absolute legend,”
Ibrahima Konate penned: “All the very best my brother, I’m going to miss you so much, you know how much I love you. No one will forget how important you were for the Premier League that we won last season.”
Ibrahima Konate also sent a classy message to Darwin Nunez(Image: Instagram / ibrahimakonate)
Curtis Jones said: “Good luck my brother! Such a big part of the success we’ve achieved as a team. You will be missed, all the best at your new club!”
Nunez joins Ruben Neves, Aleksandar Mitrovic, Theo Hernandez and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic at the Kingdom Arena.
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