Darwin Nunez is being tipped to rejoin Liverpool this summer after leaving for Al-Hilal last year, with bookmakers offering odds as short as 1/2 on an Anfield comeback. However, any announcement is expected to wait until after Uruguay's World Cup 2026 campaign concludes.
Nunez's Potential Return to Liverpool
Darwin Nunez is reportedly poised for a sensational return to Liverpool, according to sources in his homeland of Uruguay. This comes as his country fell short of victory against Saudi Arabia, a nation that continues to boast an impressive record in opening group stage fixtures against South American opposition. Marcelo Bielsa's men could only salvage a 1-1 draw after Max Araujo spared his nation's blushes against the future World Cup hosts.
Bookmakers have the former Benfica striker tipped to reunite with the former Premier League champions at 2/1 with bet365, while BetVictor is offering an odds-on price of 1/2. Further betting offers can be found at the Mirror Betting Hubs Free Bets page.
It appears Andoni Iraola faces a hectic summer in the transfer market as he looks to make an immediate impact at Anfield, with reports emerging from Uruguay growing ever louder that Nunez is eager for a second spell with the Reds despite an underwhelming display at the Miami Stadium.
Nunez's Departure and Struggles in Saudi Arabia
Nunez, 26, departed Liverpool last summer to link up with Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal in a deal understood to be worth approximately £46.3m, leaving shortly after the club had completed a £79m acquisition of Hugo Ekitike. However, his time in Saudi Arabia has reportedly not gone according to plan, with reports surfacing in February suggesting he was keen to leave following his omission from Al-Hilal's 25-man squad.
Uruguayan outlet Carve Deportiva now claims Nunez will return to Liverpool in the summer, adding that any announcement is unlikely before the World Cup ends. It is also said the former Benfica forward does not want any official confirmation of his next club until Uruguay's campaign is over, meaning the situation is expected to remain quiet until after the final on July 19 (UTC, assumed).
Nunez's Previous Stint at Liverpool
Nunez's time at Liverpool yielded mixed results, yet he still departed having contributed 40 goals and 26 assists across 143 appearances, along with Premier League and League Cup winner's medals. He joined from Benfica in the summer of 2022 in a transfer worth approximately £75m, having forged an impressive reputation in Portugal with 48 goals and 16 assists in 85 outings.
Darwin Nunez Next Club Odds
- Liverpool - 2/1
- Barcelona - 6/1
- Chelsea - 9/1
- Al Hilal - 10/1
- Juventus - 11/1
- Newcastle - 14/1
- Bayern Munich - 14/1
- Atletico Madrid - 14/1
- BAR - 16/1
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