Darwin Nunez

Nunez leaves Liverpool to join Saudi’s Al-Hilal

10Aug

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Nunez leaves Liverpool to join Saudi’s Al-Hilal

Darwin Nunez Liverpool sold striker Darwin Nunez to Saudi side Al-Hilal, both clubs confirmed on Saturday, in a move that could allow the Premier League champions to make a fresh bid for Newcastle's Alexander Isak. Nunez joined the Reds for an initial 75 million euros ($87 million, £65 million) from Benfica three years ago but has failed to live up to that price tag. The Uruguayan scored 40 goals in 143 appearances but slipped down the pecking order at Anfield under both Jurgen Klopp and Arne Slot. According to reports in the British media, Al-Hilal will pay an initial 53 million euros for the 26-year-old. "Al-Hilal Club Company is pleased to announce the signing of Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez from Liverpool FC on a three-year contract," Al-Hilal said in a statement. Nunez was likely ...

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Darwin Nunez handed five-match ban for fighting fans at Copa America

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez has been handed a five-game international ban for his role in the disorder that took place at the end of Uruguay’s Copa America semi-final against Colombia last month. Following the final whistle, the striker appeared to confront supporters seated in the Colombia section of the Bank of America Stadium in North Carolina after a brawl broke out near to where the Uruguay team’s families were seated. Uruguay’s Nunez and teammate Ronald Araujo were among the players at the forefront of the melee. Captain Jose Maria Gimenez said the players were trying to defend their families. “This is the fault of two or three people who had a few too many drinks and don’t know how to drink,” Gimenez said.Uruguay had just been beaten 1-0 by Colombia, who played the whole...