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- Darwin Nunez is reportedly considering terminating his Al-Hilal contract early, according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo
- Liverpool and Barcelona are joint 4/1 favourites with bet365 to sign Nunez
- Nunez has been included in Uruguay's 2026 World Cup squad by Marcelo Bielsa despite not having played competitive football since February
Liverpool Offered Their Player Back for Free
Twelve months ago, Liverpool sold Darwin Nunez to Al-Hilal for £46 million, raising funds to sign Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak as his replacements and seemingly drawing a line under a career at Anfield that had promised more than it delivered.
Twelve months later, Nunez is reportedly considering terminating his contract with the Saudi club early, Ekitike is out for most of next season with a torn Achilles, Isak endured a deeply disappointing 2025-26 campaign, and Liverpool are among the clubs who have been offered the chance to bring the Uruguayan back to Merseyside, potentially on a free transfer.
Bet365 have opened a next club market with Liverpool and Barcelona sharing the 4/1 joint-favourite price, and for those looking to follow one of the summer's most extraordinary transfer stories, the best football betting sites have the full range of next club markets available.
The 26-year-old joined the Saudi Pro League giants in August 2025 as a marquee signing, but the subsequent arrival of Karim Benzema, combined with the Saudi Pro League's strict foreign player registration limits, left Nunez unable to even appear in league matches.
Liverpool's Accidental Second Chance And Why It Makes Sense
The Liverpool return narrative carries an emotional weight that no other option in this market can match.
Nunez has explicitly stated that he would like to return to Anfield, and the structural case for the move under new manager Andoni Iraola is compelling.
Iraola's high-intensity pressing system demands forwards with exactly the physical attributes that define Nunez's game with explosive pace, relentless running, an ability to press from the front that has made him one of the most disruptive strikers in world football when his game is clicking.
His pace, physicality and pressing are seen as a natural fit for Iraola's approach, and with Hugo Ekitike expected to miss much of the 2026-27 season it all makes sense.
Barcelona's Interest, Chelsea's Pursuit and the World Cup Wildcard
Barcelona share the 4/1 joint-favourite price, and their interest reflects the Catalan club's perennial need for a physically dynamic centre-forward who can complement their possession-based system.
Nunez's profile, powerful, fast and capable of holding up play as well as running in behind, fits a Barcelona attack built around Lamine Yamal's creativity.
The free transfer element removes any financial obstacle for a club still navigating LaLiga's salary cap regulations, making the commercial logic straightforward even if Nunez would be competing for minutes with a congested forward line.
Chelsea at 6/1 have been monitoring the situation closely, according to multiple reports.
Juventus at 8/1 represent the Italian option for a player who might relish the experience of Serie A.
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Where To Bet on Darwin Nunez's Next Club
With the World Cup underway and Nunez's situation developing rapidly, the odds in this market are likely to move significantly as the tournament progresses.
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