Liverpool 
Atlético Madrid 
- 5 October
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CONFIRMED: Darwin Núñez signs for Al-Hilal.
Al-Hilal beats Atlético Madrid to sign Darwin Núñez. Liverpool accepts their €53M offer for the striker, ending the rumour of Darwin Núñez moving to Atlético Madrid.
CONFIRMED: Darwin Núñez signs for Al-Hilal
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Darwin Núñez's transfer to Atlético Madrid, as reports suggest a 78% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Darwin Núñez has few opportunities to further develop within this Atlético Madrid squad, considering his current level and potential and the role he can play in this squad.
- Atlético Madrid has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Darwin Núñez (26).
- Atlético Madrid has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Darwin Núñez.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Julián Alvarez, Alexander Sørloth)
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Few better competitors for position (Julián Alvarez, Alexander Sørloth)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Julián Alvarez, Giuliano Simeone (Striker, ARG))
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Little chance of further development
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Potential star player in position on team (Julián Alvarez, Alexander Sørloth)
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Key player as direct competitor (Julián Alvarez, Alexander Sørloth)
Euro giants ready to move for Liverpool and Crystal Palace stars
Atletico Madrid are on the hunt for a new striker next summer and one of their transfer targets is Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez.
Alternatives of Atlético Madrid
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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81.7
82.6
|
Lautaro Martínez |
 Inter
|
€100M |
|
80.8
81.3
|
Marcus Thuram |
Inter
|
€64.9M |
|
78.9
80.0
|
Dominic Solanke |
 Tottenham
|
€47.8M |
|
78.1
78.1
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Patrik Schick |
 Bayer 04
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€24.3M |
|
77.2
78.6
|
Christopher Nkunku |
 Milan
|
€38.1M |
|
75.9
78.5
|
Ollie Watkins |
 Aston Villa
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€64.6M |
|
75.8
75.8
|
Viktor Gyökeres |
 Arsenal
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€79.9M |
|
75.8
76.0
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Timo Werner |
 RB Leipzig
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€3.5M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey Elliott | 27-08-2025 | Report | |
| Nico González | 17-08-2025 | Report | |
| Enzo Millot | 30-07-2025 | Report | |
| Dávid Hancko | 23-07-2025 | Report | |
| Renato Veiga | 23-07-2025 | Report | |
| Tyler Morton | 07-07-2025 | Report | |
| Cristian Romero | 04-07-2025 | Report | |
| Konstantinos Tsimikas | 11-06-2025 | Report |
Darwin Núñez
F (C), AM (L)
Skill: 78.7
Pot: 82.5
Team
Al-Hilal
Al-Hilal
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€31.8M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€28.6M – €35M
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Who is Darwin Núñez?
Darwin Núñez (URU) is a a poacher and currently plays for Al-Hilal. Darwin Núñez is 26 years old (1999/06/24) and he is 187cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 27. Darwin Núñez has also been used as a mobile striker, a wide playmaker and as an inside forward.
Darwin Núñez's current transfer value is between €28.6M and €35M. His last transfer was from Liverpool to Al-Hilal in 2025. Al-Hilal paid Liverpool €53M for Darwin Núñez.
Darwin Núñez latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
