London, Aug 10: The Saudi Arabian soccer league has secured its latest marquee signing after Darwin Nunez completed a move from Liverpool to Al-Hilal.
The Uruguay international cost a reported 46.3 million pounds ($62 million) and has signed a three-year contract.
Al-Hilal – Saudi Arabia’s most successful team – has been searching for another star signing after releasing Brazil great Neymar in January. Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes rejected a move before the Club World Cup in June and there was also reported interest in former Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.Nunez leaves Liverpool after a mixed time in the Premier League, where he produced some spectacular moments but could not establish himself as the Merseyside club’s first-choice center forward. (AP)
