"Liverpool parted company with Darwin Nunez over the summer after three years of the Uruguayan at Anfield. The 26-year-old was somewhat hit-and-miss on Merseyside despite an impressive goal record at Almeria and Benfica before moving to the Premier League. His Anfield exit appeared to come at an appropriate time with Liverpool undergoing a squad transition and the club targeting fresh attacking talent."
"Nunez eventually joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, one of four teams majority owned by the Kingdom's Public Investment Fund (PIF). His start to life in the Middle East didn't exactly go according to plan, netting six goals and registering four assists in 16 outings, but it got worse during the January transfer window as the Uruguay international was axed from the club's domestic squad to make room for veteran forward Karim Benzema."
"He is still permitted to play in Asian Champions League matches, and netted a brace for Simone Inzaghi's side against Al-Wahda on Monday evening. After scoring, the Uruguayan appeared to turn and face the main stand at Al-Hilal's Kingdom Arena, directing an icy gaze towards the section of the stadium where the club's key decision-makers sit. Video of the incident circulated on social media with many fans speculating Nunez's stare could be related to the club's recent decision to omit"
Darwin Nunez left Liverpool after three seasons following an inconsistent tenure despite strong scoring records at Almeria and Benfica. Liverpool signed Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak, reducing Nunez's role under Arne Slot and prompting a transfer. Nunez joined Saudi club Al-Hilal, owned by the Kingdom's Public Investment Fund, and scored six goals with four assists in 16 appearances. He was removed from Al-Hilal's domestic 25-man squad in January to make space for Karim Benzema because Saudi clubs may include only eight foreign players born before 2003. Nunez remains eligible for Asian Champions League matches and scored a brace, then directed a pointed stare toward club decision-makers.
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