Al Hilal approves Darwin Nunez loan move to Turkey’s Besiktas
Besiktas has secured Al Hilal’s approval to sign Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez on loan until the end of next season, with talks progressing.
Key Takeaways
AIAl Hilal has officially approved Turkish club Besiktas’ request to sign Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez on loan until the end of next season.
Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, a transfer market specialist, reported on X that Al Hilal’s management has given Besiktas the green light to finalize the deal and begin direct negotiations with the former Liverpool forward over personal terms.
The source added that talks between Besiktas and Nunez are making significant progress, with optimism from all parties that a final agreement will be reached in the coming days, paving the way for an official announcement.
Nunez’s playing time at Al Hilal declines
Darwin Nunez’s opportunities for regular appearances with Al Hilal have diminished since French star Karim Benzema joined Al Ittihad last season.
Meanwhile, reports suggest that Nunez may have hoped to reunite with Mohamed Salah at Besiktas, but the former Liverpool star has been linked with a move to Turkish side Trabzonspor.