The Uruguayan striker’s Liverpool story is ending not with a bang, but with a shrug—both player and club agree it’s time to cut the cord.
Darwin Nunez is expected to leave Liverpool this summer, with both club and player in agreement that it’s time for a change.
Sources close to Liverpool suggest the upcoming transfer window will be pivotal, with the club aiming to retain key names and reshape the squad to fit Arne Slot’s vision.
Following the renewals of Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah, attention now shifts to exits, and Nunez tops the list.
The Uruguay striker was close to joining Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr in January after agreeing on personal terms, but Liverpool chose to delay any mid-season disruption. That decision has only postponed the inevitable.
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Nunez and Liverpool: Mutual decision to part ways
There’s no drama between Nunez and Arne Slot. Club insiders describe the move as professional and respectful. This is simply about finding the right fit for the squad moving forward.
Slot reportedly prefers a different attacking profile, while Nunez remains open to new opportunities, whether in Europe or Saudi Arabia.
As reported by GIVEMESPORT, personal terms were already agreed upon with Al Nassr in February. The only reason the deal didn’t go through was Liverpool’s reluctance to disrupt the season.
That window has now reopened, but Al Nassr have since signed Jhon Duran. While they’re now chasing a winger, other Saudi clubs are expected to come forward.
Moreover, it is reported that European clubs are also circling, and talks could ramp up by May.
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Nunez behind Jota and Gakpo in stats
| Player | Appearances | Starts | Goals | xG | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunez | 25 | 8 | 5 | 5.3 | 2 |
| Gakpo | 30 | 18 | 8 | 6.86 | 3 |
| Jota | 22 | 13 | 6 | 9.12 | 3 |
Despite flashes of brilliance, Darwin has struggled for consistency. His output this season puts him behind both Cody Gakpo and Diogo Jota in key metrics.
That makes the club’s thinking clearer: sell now, recoup funds, and reinvest in an attacker who fits the system better.
Nunez’s leaving opens up an offensive slot, and Liverpool will look to add at least one forward. Depending on other exits, more incomings could follow.
This summer could reshape the Reds’ attack, just as Van Dijk and Alisson’s arrivals transformed the defence back in 2018, with Nunez ironically part of that financial legacy.
Whether his next move is to Saudi Arabia or Europe, one thing’s certain—Nunez and Liverpool are heading in different directions.
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