The former Liverpool forward could be on the move again, despite only making the switch from Merseyside to Saudi Arabia last summer
Former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez could soon leave Al-Hilal (Image: Getty Images)
Al-Hilal have reportedly agreed a deal to sell former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez to Turkish giants Fenerbahce. Nunez left Anfield last summer to join the Saudi Pro League side in a move worth £46 million.
According to reports in Saudi Arabia, Fenerbahce have had an offer accepted for the Uruguayan following the arrival of Karim Benzema from rivals Al-Ittihad. The transfer window in Turkey remains open until February 6th, giving the club time to finalise the move.
Fenerbahce have been in the market for a new attacker, with Morocco international Youssef En‑Nesyri expected to complete his move to Al‑Ittihad this week. Nunez, meanwhile, is reportedly open to a return to Europe as he looks for regular minutes ahead of this summer’s World Cup.
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Since moving to Al-Hilal, Nunez has also seen his transfer value drop, according to Transfermarkt. His valuation now stands at €35million (£30.6m), down from €45 million (£39.4m).
Even before the winter transfer window opened, there had already been rumours suggesting a potential departure could be on the cards.
Fenerbahce sit second in the Turkish Super Lig, three points behind Galatasaray, and have already secured a place in the European play‑offs. They will face Nottingham Forest over two legs for a spot in the knockout stages.
Should a transfer materialise, Nunez could be available for the play-off games scheduled for later this month.
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Nunez scored 40 goals in 143 appearances for Liverpool and helped the club win the Premier League title last season.
He was once dubbed ‘captain chaos’ by former Reds defender Jamie Carragher, a nod to his unpredictable impact and his struggle to secure a consistent starting place during his three seasons at Anfield.
Darwin Nunez during his spell at Liverpool(Image: Paul Greenwood/Shutterstock)
He slipped down the pecking order towards the end of Jurgen Klopp’s tenure, and although a summer 2025 departure seemed increasingly likely, Arne Slot did little to hide his concerns about Nunez’s limitations.
“Players miss chances – that I can accept,” Slot said back in February.
“What was a bit harder for me to accept was his behaviour after that chance, and by behaviour I mean it got too much in his head, where he wasn’t the usual Darwin that works his butt off and he makes sure he helps the team.”
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