Al-Hilal striker Darwin Núñez is closing in on a summer transfer to Trabzonspor, marking another high-profile ambition for the Turkish Süper Lig club ahead of the new season.
Trabzonspor have reached an agreement in principle with Al-Hilal for the transfer, with active negotiations ongoing with the Uruguayan international to secure his final consent. Núñez is eager for a return to European football after losing his domestic registration spot at Al-Hilal during the second half of last season following the arrival of Karim Benzema and Saudi Pro League foreign player quota limits.
Darwin Núñez Salary Breakdown: Al-Hilal and Trabzonspor Agreement
The preliminary agreement between the two clubs is structured as a season-long loan, with Núñez’s substantial wage bill shared between Trabzonspor and Al-Hilal.
According to Turkish media outlets, Trabzonspor will cover roughly 40% of the player’s wages, with Al-Hilal paying the remaining 60% throughout the loan duration. Núñez currently earns an annual salary of approximately €24 million with Al-Hilal. Under this financial arrangement, Trabzonspor’s share will amount to roughly €9.6 million, while the Saudi club will contribute around €14.4 million.
Personal terms with the 27-year-old forward remain under discussion, meaning final approval has not been granted despite the agreement between the two clubs. Núñez remains under contract with Al-Hilal until summer 2028, having joined the Riyadh-based side from Liverpool in August 2025 for a reported €53 million fee.
Núñez Set to Reunite with Mohamed Salah in Turkey
Trabzonspor’s push for Núñez follows their blockbuster free transfer signing of Mohamed Salah, who joined the club after concluding his legendary nine-year career at Liverpool. Salah penned a two-year contract worth an annual €17 million salary, supplemented by €5 million in performance add-ons and a 20% cut of shirt sales.
Núñez previously spent three seasons alongside the Egyptian star at Anfield before his move to Saudi Arabia in summer 2025. A potential reunion in Trabzonspor’s attack alongside Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu would provide manager Fatih Tekke with formidable firepower for domestic and European competitions.
Trabzonspor Summer 2026 Transfer Window Overview
Trabzonspor have been among the most active clubs in the European transfer market this summer, bolstering their squad across multiple positions with experienced international talent and young prospects.
The Black Sea club has officially secured ten signings to date: Ruslan Malinovskyi, Ernest Muçi, Sidnei Lopes Cabral, Noah Saviolo, Samet Akaydin, Melih Kabasakal, Metehan Mimaroğlu, Thierry Karadeniz, Aral Simsir (joined from Danish side Midtjylland), and marquee arrival Mohamed Salah.
Should Trabzonspor finalize personal terms and complete loan documentation with Al-Hilal, Darwin Núñez will become the club’s 11th summer arrival. During his stint with Al-Hilal, the Uruguayan striker registered 6 goals and 4 assists in 16 appearances across all competitions before being sidelined from their domestic squad list.
