Nunez, from Napoli interest to Saudi Arabia: set to join Al-Hilal | OneFootball

In June, Darwin Nunez seemed really very close to joining Napoli. The Uruguayan had accepted the advances of the Neapolitans, with whom he had even reached a financial agreement, but Liverpool’s demands were always excessive for the club’s finances, which then decided to turn their attention to Lorenzo Lucca. Now, the former Benfica striker is ready to become a new Al-Hilal player.

Nunez, from Napoli’s interest to Saudi Arabia: he will be a new Al-Hilal player

After two months of speculation about his future, Darwin Nunez has finally found a new team. The former Benfica and Almeria striker will be a new player for Al-Hilal. The Saudi club has reached a total agreement with both Liverpool and the player, who will earn as much as 20 million per season. In June, the player seemed set to become a new Napoli signing, with the Neapolitans preferring him over Lucca as a second striker to pair with Romelu Lukaku. The fans really liked his profile, seeing the 1999-born striker as Cavani’s heir, and even though Nunez had accepted Napoli’s offer, Liverpool’s high demands led Napoli to turn to Lorenzo Lucca instead.

In recent days, Milan also showed interest in the Uruguayan, as they are still searching for a striker, but he will not be the former Benfica man. Now, the former Liverpool striker is ready for the Saudi Pro League, completing Al-Hilal’s attacking lineup alongside Mitrovic, Marcos Leonardo, and Malcolm, in a club full of stars such as Bono, former Napoli player Kalidou Koulibaly, Theo Hernandez, Renan Lodi, Joao Cancelo, and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.

Arriving under the guidance of Jurgen Klopp, last year he found himself sidelined in Arne Slot’s project. Nunez will leave Liverpool after 143 matches, 40 goals, and 26 assists.

Francesco Landi

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