Nuñez at the Crossroads: Will Al Hilal Let Him Leave or Call It a Career?

Transfer update

Fenerbahçe has submitted a six-month loan offer for Darwin Núñez with a buy option at season’s end.

Darwin Núñez, the Al Hilal striker, has sparked a stir by insisting on leaving the club after Karim Benzema’s arrival.

He faces criticism for a dip in form and missed chances, with calls to sign a new No. 9.

With Benzema joining during the winter window, Núñez’s role is expected to shrink in the second half of the season, especially with other attackers competing for minutes, notably Marcus Leonardo.

Turkish media reported the six-month loan offer, with a buy option, and noted that Turkey’s transfer window closes on Thursday.

However, reports conflict on Al Hilal’s stance: while some outlets claimed agreement, others say the club is reluctant for financial reasons, potentially allowing Leonardo to depart on loan.

Okaz reported that Núñez is determined to leave and is pressing management to approve the move to Turkey.

Núñez joined Al Hilal last summer from Liverpool on a three-year contract worth 53 million euros.

Punchline 1: If Núñez leaves, the buy option will need its own loan to survive this season.

Punchline 2: In football, a Benzema arrival can spark more drama than a daytime soap—grab the popcorn, because this saga isn’t over yet.