Nunez transfers to Riyadh Crescent? An unofficial "redemption" drama!

On August 6, 2025, the revelation of Italian famous reporter Dimazio is like a deep water bomb - Uruguayan striker Nunez has reached an agreement with Riyadh Crescent and will not join AC Milan. Although the two clubs have not officially announced it, the transfer involving €65 million has entered the final countdown.

The core terms of the transaction surfaced

According to Dimazio, Liverpool and Riyadh New Moon have reached an agreement on a fixed transfer fee of 53 million euros + floating terms, with a total amount of up to 65 million euros. This fee includes two parts:

Basic fee: 53 million euros (including 20 million euros signing fee)

Floating bonus: According to the number of appearances, Champions League results and other conditions, a maximum additional 12 million euros

It is worth noting that the annual salary offered by Riyadh Crescent for Nunes is as high as 22 million euros, and the total three-year contract amount is 66 million euros, which is three times the annual salary of its Liverpool period (7.28 million euros). Such favorable conditions are enough to explain why Nunez is tough in the negotiations.

Liverpool's "stop loss moment"

Nuñes, which was introduced three years ago for a record 85 million euros, has now recovered from transfer fees of 76.5%. This deal seems to be successful, but it actually hides hidden pain:

Competitive performance: Behind the data of 40 goals and 26 assists in 143 games, there are 6 penalty kicks (15%) and 48 missed excellent opportunities

Commercial value: Nunes' endorsement revenue in the Brazilian market has shrunk by 40% in three years, failing to meet Liverpool's expected 15 million euros/year target

Lineup reconstruction: The released salary space will be used to introduce Isaac with a net worth of 120 million euros to strengthen the depth of the front line

Nunes' "self-salvation" dilemma

The 26-year-old striker's Saudi choice reflects the survival paradox of professional players:

Competitive risk: The intensity of the Saudi league's confrontation is only 60% of that of the Premier League, and its sprint speed has dropped from 36.5km/h to 34.2km/h, and its physical function may accelerate.

National team crisis: If you cannot be selected for the Uruguay national team, the dream of the 2026 World Cup may become a bubble

Business backlash: The number of social media interactions has dropped by 70% compared to Ronaldo in the same period, and there is a risk of overestimating the value of commercial endorsements

The game behind the unofficial announcement

Although the transaction details have been finalized, there are still three variables:

Physical examination results: Riyadh Crescent Medical Team found out that there was an old injury to his right knee, which may affect the contract life: Nunes's wife has concerns about the Saudi living environment and requires the club to provide private bodyguards and language teachers

Last chance in Europe: AC Milan still hopes to intercept the loan + buyout clause (total price of 45 million euros), but the player himself has clearly rejected the capital undercurrent in the football world

this transfer The symbolic significance of this is far beyond the competitive level:

Saudi Capital: Completed the "commercial reserve" for European mid-range players by paying a premium (1.44 times the value of 45 million euros in Germany).

European Club: Liverpool used this to regain funds and restructure the front line, and the selling plan has been launched

Player selection: Nunes, who is at the peak of the 26-year-old forward who chose Arsenal at the same time, is in sharp contrast to the 26-year-old striker who chose Arsenal at the same time

When Saudi Capital began to harvest European second-tier stars, the rules of the game in the traditional transfer market are being rewritten. If Nunes goes far into the Saudi League, it may be both a turning point in his personal career and a microcosm of the global football industry capitalization process. This unofficial transfer drama may continue to trigger a chain reaction in the coming years.

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