Darwin Núñez has officially joined promoted Al-Diriyah on loan from Al-Hilal for the 2026-27 season. The 27-year-old Uruguay international will spend the campaign with Bruno Lage’s side, with no option to buy.
Núñez joined Al-Hilal from Liverpool in August 2025 for €53 million after three seasons at the club. His last appearance came on 16 February, when he scored twice. He was subsequently left out by Simone Inzaghi after being unregistered for the Saudi Pro League and King Cup.
In his first season in Saudi Arabia, Nunez recorded nine goals and five assists in 24 appearances, but struggled to establish himself alongside Karim Benzema.