Karim Benzema has negated speculation regarding a potential transfer, while Al Hilal have opted to loan out Darwin Nunez within the Saudi Pro League.
Recent reports suggested that Benzema was aiming for a European comeback, which led to adjustments in Al Hilal’s squad dynamics.
The Saudi club acquired Nunez in August 2025. After just one year, they have decided to loan him to newly promoted Al Diriyah for the 2026–27 season, following reports by Fabrizio Romano.
Darwin Nunez’s Performance Falls Short of Expectations
In 2022, Liverpool executed a high-profile transfer, securing Nunez from Benfica for nearly $100 million, anticipating a prolific forward to lead their attack.
Darwin Nunez
Three years later, the Premier League club divested him to Al Hilal for $60 million. The Saudi Pro League side sought a top-tier, young star to strengthen their attack, yet the arrangement failed to produce anticipated outcomes.
With the Uruguayan striker now at Al Diriyah on loan, Al Hilal have made it evident: they prefer backing an established veteran over prolonging Nunez’s development journey.
