The Uruguay international, who joined the Reds for £64 million ($131.9 million) in the summer of 2022 from Benfica, has become the second big name to join the record 19-time Saudi Pro League champion ahead of the new season, after left-back Theo Hernandez made the switch from AC Milan.

Nunez will be managed by former Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi, who joined Al-Hilal in June ahead of its run to the quarter-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup.

The charismatic forward registered 40 goals in 143 appearances over three seasons at Anfield, winning the Premier League title, the Carabao Cup and the FA Community Shield.

But despite contributing to Liverpool’s 20th top-flight title win, recording five goals and two assists, Nunez saw his influence diminish last season and was the subject of transfer speculation as early as January.

Nunez had also attracted attention from Italy, with Liverpool rejecting an offer from reigning Serie A champion Napoli earlier in the window.

Liverpool, which is likely to dip into the transfer market in search of a new attacking option, has been engaged in a well-publicised pursuit of Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, although reports suggested the Magpies had told the Swede he will not be allowed to depart.

The Reds confirmed Nunez's move is subject to international clearance and rounded off a lengthy statement by saying: "Everybody at the club would like to thank Darwin for his contributions and wish him and his family all the best for the future."

The 26-year-old previously scored 11 goals and assisted eight in the Premier League in 2023-2024, having tallied nine goals and three assists in his debut season in 2022-2023.