Darwin Nunez finally reaches transfer agreement after Liverpool's £18m hit and wage boom

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SportFootballLiverpool FCFormer Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez has agreed to leave Al-Hilal at the end of the season after being dropped from their squad to accommodate Karim BenzemaFormer Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez has agreed to depart Al-Hilal less than 12 months after joining the Saudi Arabian side. While Nunez contributed as the Reds clinched the Premier League crown last season, his spell on Merseyside was largely underwhelming.The Uruguay international netted 40 goals in 143 matches, and when Al-Hilal came knocking, Liverpool took the money.

Nunez was brutally omitted and hasn't featured for Al-Hilal since February.However, he's now been handed the opportunity to revive his career. According to Uruguayan publication Referi, Nunez has struck an agreement with Al-Hilal to depart at the conclusion of this season.The 26-year-old is eager for more playing time, particularly having failed to start either of Uruguay's friendlies in March.

It's reported that Nunez has maintained a professional attitude following his exclusion and continues to train daily. His most prolific campaign remains his final season with Benfica, netting 34 times in 41 matches and persuading Liverpool to agree a deal potentially worth £85m if he had delivered.Nunez endured a difficult beginning at Anfield, head-butting Crystal Palace defender Joachim Andersen during his home debut and being shown a straight red card.