Mohamed Salah bid an emotional farewell to Darwin Nunez on social media

Darwin Nunez became an Al-Hilal player last week after Liverpool accepted a £46 million offer. For Liverpool, the move was as much about reshaping the squad as it was about cutting losses. Under Liverpool manager Arne Slot, the team invested heavily in new attacking talent, signing Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong. These deals meant cutting the wage budget and letting go of players who were unlikely to play an important role, notably Nunez.

What did Mohamed Salah say?

Salah has been a mainstay in Liverpool's attacking line since signing for the club in 2017 and has forged a strong friendship with Nunez off the pitch, despite their on-field differences. On Wednesday, August 13, the Egyptian posted an emotional tribute to Nunez on social media, saying: "I feel lucky to have you as a teammate and friend, you were always so real and brought a beautiful energy wherever you went. You made us laugh and showed your heart in everything you did. We will miss you and I wish you all the best for your new club."