Overview
- Multiple outlets reported Wednesday that Núñez and Al‑Hilal agreed he will leave after the season, with talks on final terms still in progress.
- He was dropped from the Saudi Pro League squad in February to register Benzema under a rule that allows only eight foreign players born before 2003.
- TalkSPORT reports the parties are discussing a mutual termination of his reported £400,000‑a‑week contract, with no formal announcement expected until the season ends.
- He has not played since February 16 in domestic action and has been limited to AFC Champions League duty, despite posting six goals and four assists in 16 games this season.
- He is open to a return to Europe, with links to Chelsea and Juventus reported, and his lack of club minutes is said to be hurting his chances to start for Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup.