Liverpool cut their losses in time, selling Núñez for €53 million; even the Saudi Pro League couldn't suit him, leading to his sidelining.

Some players gain recognition outside the major five leagues, with standout statistics causing them to be highly overvalued. Take former Liverpool striker Núñez, for instance; he can't even perform well in the Saudi Pro League, has been sidelined by Al Hilal Riyadh, boycotts games, and has no new club prospects. This Uruguayan forward is confronted with a lack of playing chances, but his weekly salary of £430,000 means he has no worries about retirement.

In the latest round of the Saudi Pro League, Al Hilal Riyadh crushed Al-Akhdoud 6-0 away, with new signing Benzema scoring a hat-trick and providing an assist on his debut. Meanwhile, Núñez has been removed from the squad due to foreign player slot restrictions. At 26, in his prime, Núñez joined Al Hilal last summer from Liverpool for €53 million but has only scored 7 goals in 22 matches across all competitions this season—6 goals in 16 league games. In contrast, 38-year-old Benzema scored a hat-trick on his first appearance. This stark comparison highlights the gap in quality and class between the two players. Looking back, Liverpool's €85 million signing of Núñez seems like a bad deal, and recouping €53 million now is a fortunate damage control.

It is reported that Núñez earns an annual salary of €22.45 million at Al Hilal, equating to a weekly wage of €430,000. However, he has been dropped by the club, and finding a new team is difficult. The player's desire to join Fenerbahçe appears one-sided. Núñez's contract with Al Hilal runs until 2028, with over two years and five months remaining, and his market value is estimated at €35 million. Given the current situation, Núñez faces a season without playing time, which will severely impact his position in the Uruguayan national team ahead of the CONCACAF World Cup this summer.