Darwin Núñez has completed his departure from Liverpool after his switch to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal was confirmed. The 26-year-old Uruguay striker has finalised the move for a fee sources told ESPN was worth €53 million ($62m) The Anfield club said: "Liverpool FC can confirm Darwin Núñez has completed a permanent transfer to Al-Hilal,

With Liverpool losing to Crystal Palace in the Community Shield on the very same day, Slot's men could have perhaps used another goal scorer. At the very least, captain Virgil van Dijk made it clear the players want to see the Uruguayan replaced before the end of the summer market.

The move brings to an end Nunez's three-year stay at Anfield after he arrived from Benfica for an initial fee of €75m in 2022.