liverpool After all there would be no need for a new striker to enter the big money transfer market. Latest claims from Uruguay suggest Darwin Nunez is set to return to Anfield following his stint in Saudi Arabia.
The striker's future has been the subject of speculation in recent months after spending the 2025/26 season with Al Hilal. However, reports now coming from his homeland indicate that he is expected to return to Liverpool after the World Cup is over.
Uruguayan journalist Juan Pablo Romero reports live minute 1 That Darwin Nunez will play for Liverpool next season. This move is already being considered behind the scenes.
Announcement is on hold
According to the journalist, the announcement is unlikely to be made during the World Cup. This is because the forward has asked to remain fully focused on the Uruguayan campaign.
Romero said Nuñez has begun a special preparation program for the tournament. He sees this World Cup as a defining moment in his international career.
As Uruguay's leading goalscoring figure, he was said to be mentally and physically ready for the challenge.
The journalist said contract details were still to be sorted out. But he said the news going around in the Uruguay camp is that Nunez will return to Liverpool for the 2026/27 season.
Saudi's tenure ended
Darwin Núñez's time in Saudi Arabia proved to be relatively short despite productive numbers on the pitch.
The striker scored nine goals and five assists in 24 matches for Al Hilal. But after the arrival of Karim Benzema he found himself tired.
Saudi Pro League foreign player registration limits forced changes to the team. Núñez ultimately paid the price despite his respectable production.
That situation has naturally raised questions about where he will play next season. This is especially true as several clubs are monitoring the market for a centre-forward this summer.
what happens next
it was hovering for a while Now. But the main thing is that the latest information coming out of Uruguay points to the club looking to retain the 26-year-old rather than move him elsewhere.
There is still no sign of the financial details involved. There is also no clarity on how the contractual situation will be resolved. Romero's information also fails to indicate any imminent announcement.
Still, the message coming out from within the Uruguay camp is clear: Darwin Nunez is expected to return to Liverpool once his World Cup commitments are completed.
