"Al Hilal Club Company is pleased to announce the signing of Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez from Liverpool FC on a three-year contract," Al Hilal said in a statement.

The Uruguayan scored 40 goals in 143 appearances but slipped down the pecking order at Anfield under both Jurgen Klopp and Arne Slot.

Nunez is the latest big name to join Al Hilal, who shocked Manchester City to reach the quarter-finals of the recent FIFA Club World Cup.

Coached by former Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi, the Saudi club's squad includes Portuguese internationals Ruben Neves and Joao Cancelo, Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly and former Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.

Spanish champions Barcelona announced Martinez's departure on Saturday.

The 34-year-old made 71 appearances in all competitions for Barca after joining from Athletic Bilbao in 2023, helping them win the Spanish title last season.

Martinez previously spent seven seasons with Real Sociedad after coming through their academy, before a six-year spell at Bilbao.

He won 21 caps for Spain between 2013 and 2023.

Japan international winger Ito, meanwhile, has re-signed with Genk three years after leaving the club to join Stade de Reims in France and the 32-year-old has returned to Belgium following his former club’s relegation from Ligue 1 at the end of last season.

“This feels like coming home,” said Ito. “During my previous spell here, I achieved the greatest successes of my career, and I feel ready to fight for trophies again.

“Even during my time in France, I always kept following KRC Genk. When I heard of their interest, my decision was quickly made. I have always felt loved here and I can’t wait to see the fans again. I’m eager to give everything for the blue and white once more."

During his previous spell with the club, former Kashiwa Reysol winger Ito scored 29 goals and had 49 assists over three-and-a-half seasons, during which time he helped Genk win the Belgian league title in 2019 and the Belgian Cup in 2021.

He joined Reims in the summer of 2022 and played 106 times for the club in all competitions, scoring 13 times.

Ito has also played 62 times for Japan, netting 14 goals and was a member of the squad at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Idzes has transferred to Sassuolo from Venezia following his former club’s relegation from Serie A.

 

The 25-year-old Netherlands-born central defender spent three seasons with Venezia having joined the club from Go Ahead Eagles and played 93 times.

 

He has appeared 13 times for Indonesia since making his debut for the country against Vietnam in March last year and was a key member of the squad that has reached the fourth round of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

 

Indonesia have been drawn to face Iraq and Saudi Arabia in the next phase, which will be played in Jeddah from October 8 to 14.