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Several Liverpool players have expressed their backing for Darwin Nunez following his departure from the club.
The Uruguayan striker has sealed his switch from Anfield to Al-Hilal. He posted an emotional message to Liverpool fans on Sunday after the club's defeat to Crystal Palace in the Community Shield.
Nunez spent three campaigns on Merseyside following his arrival from Portuguese powerhouse Benfica. Throughout his tenure, he netted 40 times across 143 appearances in Liverpool colors and contributed to Arne Slot's squad winning the Premier League crown last term. However, his involvement became restricted during the previous season, managing only eight top-flight starts.
Following extensive talks between Liverpool and Al-Hilal, the club released an official statement on Saturday confirming the transfer.
It read: "The 2024-25 term turned out to be his final one with the Reds, and he would complete his career on Merseyside by hoisting the Premier League trophy aloft. Nunez's pair of stoppage-time finishes to snatch victory away at Brentford in January was an undoubted vital moment and highlight of the historic season.
"Everybody at the club would like to thank Darwin for his contributions and wish him and his family all the best for the future."
Following the announcement, numerous Reds players posted messages on Instagram for Nunez.
Cody Gakpo spearheaded the tributes, writing: "All the best with your new journey. We're going to miss you."
Andy Robertson commented: "Good luck my friend, you will be missed."
Stefan Bajcetic expressed: "You always demonstrated your passion for football and I am sure you will continue showing that. You have a big heart and I'm going to miss you a lot, brother."
Harvey Elliott stated: "My brother, all the very best my friend. Absolute legend."
Ibrahima Konate wrote: "All the very best my brother, I'm going to miss you so much, you know how much I love you. No one will forget how important you were for the Premier League that we won last season."
Curtis Jones commented: "Good luck my brother! Such a big part of the success we've achieved as a team. You will be missed, all the best at your new club!"
Nunez joins Ruben Neves, Aleksandar Mitrovic, Theo Hernandez and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic at the Kingdom Arena. "Thank you, Liverpool," Nunez wrote on social media on Sunday. "Three years on, it’s time to say goodbye.
"I’ll take with me countless memories that will live with me forever. I leave with a full heart, thanks to the love of the crowd that never let me down and always had my back - through the highs and through lows.
"Liverpool will always be part of who I am. I’ll miss you more than words can say. To all the staff and team-mates - thank you, and all the very best for the future."
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