Darwin Núñez to return to Europe, ex-Benfica joins surprise club | OneFootball

Darwin Núñez could return to European football as early as this summer transfer window. According to the international press, Besiktas are in talks to secure the loan signing of the Uruguayan forward, who has lost ground at Al Hilal and is looking to revive his career.

The former Benfica goal scorer left Liverpool last summer to join the Saudi club in a deal worth €55 million. Playing for Al Hilal, the Uruguay international scored nine goals in 24 matches, but ended up seeing his role reduced after Karim Benzema’s arrival in February.

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With the signing of the French forward, Darwin was no longer part of the team’s plans for the Saudi league, a scenario that opened the door to a possible departure. Besiktas now appear as the main candidate to secure the striker’s services on loan for the 2026/27 season.

Before his spell in the Middle East, Darwin Núñez stood out while playing for Benfica, the club he represented between 2020 and 2022. Wearing the Eagles shirt, the Uruguay international delivered two seasons of a very high level, scoring 48 goals in all competitions and establishing himself as one of Europe’s most sought-after forwards, a performance that earned him a move to Liverpool.

Last season, the centre-forward played 16 league matches, 14 of them as a starter, averaging 78 minutes per game. During that period, he scored six goals despite posting an expected goals (xG) figure of 11.48, numbers that highlight some lack of efficiency in front of goal, with one goal every 209 minutes played.

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