Liverpool have caused a splash in the transfer market this summer after being prepared to spend a huge amount in fees.
However, while John Henry’s chequebook has indeed been taking a battering, the Reds have quietly been making their money back, too.
Luis Diaz’s exit was the third most expensive sale in Liverpool history, while further funds have been raised on Jarell Quansah, Caoimhin Kelleher, Nat Phillips, Tyler Morton and even free agent Trent Alexander-Arnold.
On Wednesday, Liverpool moved closer to making another significant sale, with a deal agreed for Darwin Nunez to join Al Hilal.
Multiple reports have the price being set at around £46m, with further potentially arriving to Liverpool by way of add-ons.
And as Nunez prepares to say his goodbyes, it has been revealed how much the 26-year-old will be pocketing from his new contract.
Darwin Nunez applauds fans at Anfield after being substituted during the pre-season friendly against Athletic Club Bilbao
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Darwin Nunez set for big pay increase
Back in February, Nunez joked about joining the Saudi Pro League in order to boost his wage packet. Six months later, and it looks like Liverpool’s No. 9 was not joking at all.
Many supporters will be disappointed to see Nunez go, but in truth this is a move which suits all parties.
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According to journalist Alex Crook, the Uruguay international is set to see his wages increased to 400k-per-week following his relocation to Riyadh.
“Nunez has agreed personal terms on a deal worth in the region of £400,000-a-week,” Crook posted on X.
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“[Nunez] Is expected to say his goodbyes at LFC training ground tomorrow [Thursday].”
“Nunez has now agreed financial,” adds transfer reporter Ben Jacobs. “He is expected at AXA tomorrow when he could say his goodbyes before flying to Germany for a medical.”
How much was Nunez earning at Liverpool?
Clearly, finances have played a big part in Nunez deciding to move to the Middle East.
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Darwin Nunez at Liverpool
The former Benfica man had seemingly been keen to carry on in Europe, but Napoli were unable to meet Liverpool’s asking price to sell.
The Italian team would likely have also come nowhere close to matching the offer on the table for Nunez in Saudi Arabia.
As per Sportrac, Liverpool were paying the striker per week, with it perhaps unlikely that Napoli would even have equalled this sum.
It is a shame in many ways to see Nunez leave the collective football consciousness in Europe. He will surely be back soon, but for now, he’s off to double his money and then some.