🤝 The Athletic: Al Hilal and Liverpool reach deal for Darwin Núñez exit | OneFootball

Uruguayan striker Darwin Núñez is close to leaving Liverpool to join Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia, according to David Ornstein in The Athletic. The information ensures that both clubs have reached a verbal agreement in principle for the transfer of the player, valued at 53 million euros fixed plus variables.

The 26-year-old footballer has given his approval to the proposal, which has accelerated the conversations. Although there are still loose ends to be tied up before an official announcement, Liverpool has allowed Núñez to negotiate with the Saudi club.

Al Hilal's interest in Núñez is not new. The club, which identified him as a priority target last Sunday, has moved quickly to close the operation. AC Milan had also shown interest in the player, but their chances were limited due to the financial superiority of the Saudi club.

It is worth remembering that in January, Liverpool rejected a 70 million euro offer from Al Nassr for Núñez, as they had no intention of selling their striker in the middle of the season. Now, after a campaign in which Núñez scored 40 goals in three seasons, but was only a starter in eight Premier League games that Liverpool won, the club has decided to give the green light to his departure.

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