Darwin Nunez headlines Diriyah triple signing as Millot and Boulbina arrive | OneFootball

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·23 August 2026

Darwin Nunez headlines Diriyah triple signing as Millot and Boulbina arrive

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According to spl.com.sa, Roshn Saudi League newcomers Diriyah announced on Saturday night the signings of Darwin Nunez, Enzo Millot and Adil Boulbina.

The promoted club, in the top flight for the first time, have taken Nunez and Millot on loan from Al Hilal and Al Ahli respectively, with Boulbina arriving on a permanent deal from Al Duhail in Qatar.


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Nunez, 27, joins after a season at Al Hilal following his high-profile move from Liverpool. The Uruguay forward, who featured at this summer’s 2026 FIFA World Cup, made 24 appearances, scoring nine goals and providing five assists.

He will link up in attack with Millot, 24, who played 40 times for Al Ahli last season. The former Stuttgart midfielder scored nine and registered seven assists, helping the club win the Saudi Super Cup and the AFC Champions League Elite.

Completing the trio, winger Boulbina, 23, arrives after 20 goal contributions in 32 games for Al Duhail, including 13 goals. He was part of Algeria’s squad at the summer World Cup.

Diriyah are managed by Bruno Lage, formerly of Wolverhampton Wanderers and Benfica. They opened the 2026-27 campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Al Ahli, then won 1-0 at Al Hazem on Friday.

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