Darwin Nunez set for summer return to Liverpool from Al-Hilal
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 2:40 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Darwin Nunez is expected to rejoin Liverpool this summer after leaving for Saudi side Al-Hilal in a £45m deal last year. Reports indicate he is negotiating a contract termination with Al-Hilal, where he was excluded from the squad for the second half of the 2025/26 season due to foreign player registration rules. Nunez aims to focus on the upcoming 2026 World Cup while securing his exit. Martin Chaquero, a Uruguayan journalist, claims an agreement is in place for Nunez's return, although official confirmation is pending. Liverpool is looking to fill the gap left by Hugo Ekitike, who is projected to be out until 2027 following a serious Achilles injury.
- •Nunez left Liverpool for Al-Hilal last summer.
- •He is negotiating to terminate his contract with Al-Hilal.
- •Nunez was excluded from Al-Hilal's squad for the remainder of the season.
- •Liverpool is facing an injury crisis with Hugo Ekitike sidelined.
- •Nunez scored 40 goals in 143 appearances for Liverpool.
- 11:21 AMYahoo Sports — 'Crazy' Nunez return 'might work'
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Darwin Nunez to Liverpool? Fresh update emerges on shock return claim
- 2:40 PMYahoo Sports — Uruguayan journalist: Deal agreed for Darwin Nunez to make shock Liverpool comeback this summer
"The Redmen TV's Dan Clubbe says Liverpool re-signing Darwin Nunez "might work" despite sounding "crazy". The Uruguay striker departed for Al-Hilal for £46m last summer but was left out of the Saudi Pro League side's squad for the second half of the season and is reportedly considering terminating his contract with the club. The 26-year-old has been linked with a return to Anfield, especially with Hugo Ekitike sidelined with a long-term Achilles injury.
"Darwin Nunez has been linked with a sensational return to Liverpool.Reports had claimed that the move would not be confirmed yet as Nunez is focused on representing Uruguay at the World CupJournalist ...
"Darwin Nunez is set to return to Liverpool this summer, according to reports in his native Uruguay.Nunez left Liverpool to sign for Saudi side Al-Hilal in a £45m deal last summer, but is in the proce...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 11:21 AM'Crazy' Nunez return 'might work'
The Redmen TV's Dan Clubbe says Liverpool re-signing Darwin Nunez "might work" despite sounding "crazy". The Uruguay striker departed for Al-Hilal for £46m last summer but was left out of the Saudi Pro League side's squad for the second half of the season and is reportedly considering terminating his contract with the club. The 26-year-old has been linked with a return to Anfield, especially with Hugo Ekitike sidelined with a long-term Achilles injury.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 10:05 PMDarwin Nunez to Liverpool? Fresh update emerges on shock return claim
Darwin Nunez has been linked with a sensational return to Liverpool.Reports had claimed that the move would not be confirmed yet as Nunez is focused on representing Uruguay at the World CupJournalist ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 2:40 PMUruguayan journalist: Deal agreed for Darwin Nunez to make shock Liverpool comeback this summer
Darwin Nunez is set to return to Liverpool this summer, according to reports in his native Uruguay.Nunez left Liverpool to sign for Saudi side Al-Hilal in a £45m deal last summer, but is in the proce...
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