• Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez transfers from Liverpool to Al-Hilal.
• The transfer deal is valued at approximately $62 million.
• Nunez scored 40 goals in 143 appearances for Liverpool.
• His departure may affect Liverpool's pursuit of other strikers.
• Al-Hilal aims for a record-extending 20th league title this season.

Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez has officially signed with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal from Liverpool on a three-year contract, a move that marks another high-profile transfer in the Saudi Pro League. Reports indicate that the deal is valued at approximately €53 million ($62 million), with potential add-ons that could increase the final price. Nunez joins his new team at their pre-season training camp in Germany, as confirmed by both clubs involved in the transfer according to BBC, Al Jazeera, and Reuters.

Nunez's move to Al-Hilal comes after a tumultuous period at Liverpool, where he scored 40 goals in 143 appearances, but struggled to lock down a starting role, particularly in the previous campaign where he started just eight league matches. His switch is expected to assist Liverpool in financing further player acquisitions, as they have already spent heavily this summer on new talent such as Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike, according to BBC, Al Jazeera, and Reuters.

Al-Hilal, under the management of Simone Inzaghi, aims to reclaim their position at the top of the Saudi Pro League after finishing second last season. With its substantial roster of talent, including other marquee signings, the team is in pursuit of a record-extending 20th league title. This transfer is part of the broader trend of players moving to Saudi clubs, which has gathered momentum since Cristiano Ronaldo's signing back in 2022, according to BBC, Al Jazeera, and Reuters.