Darwin Nunez open to Premier League return
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Darwin Nunez scored 40 goals in 143 appearances for Liverpool before joining Al-Hilal last summer. Image Credits: Imago ImagesDarwin Nunez is set to become a free agent in the summer after agreeing to leave Al-Hilal less than a year after joining the Saudi Arabian side.The 26-year-old departed Liverpool last August for an initial £46m, representing a significant loss on the £64m fee the Reds paid to sign him from Benfica in the summer of 2022.While he helped Liverpool to a Premier League title last season, his overall spell at Anfield was mixed, returning 40 goals in 143 appearances.After a promising start in Saudi Arabia, Nunez was later left out of Al-Hilal’s squad to accommodate January signing Karim Benzema, with league rules limiting the number of foreign players clubs can register.
According to talkSPORT, Nunez is open to a return to the Premier League.While Saudi dealmakers have not completely ruled out keeping him in the Middle East, Al Ittihad are among the clubs showing interest in the striker.However, a move within Saudi Arabia is considered unlikely, leaving the door open for options elsewhere. During the January window, he reportedly pushed for a move to Fenerbahçe, but the deal ultimately collapsed.Although he would welcome a Premier League return, his potential English suitors remain unclear.
Newcastle United have previously been linked amid their attacking struggles, but they are not currently believed to be pursuing him, instead keeping tabs on Chelsea striker Liam Delap.Nunez has registered six goals and four assists in 16 Saudi Pro League appearances, maintaining a steady return in front of goal.His most prolific season remains his final campaign at Benfica, where he scored 34 goals in 41 matches, a form that convinced Liverpool to agree a deal worth up to £85m depending on add-ons.His time at Anfield began on a difficult note, most notably when he was sent off on his home debut against Crystal Palace after a headbutt on Joachim Andersen.Despite flashes of promise, he struggled to earn the full trust of Jurgen Klopp and gradually fell down the pecking order towards the end of the German’s tenure.A similar pattern followed under Arne Slot, who reportedly criticised Nunez’s work ethic last season. Darwin Nunez premier league