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Darwin Nunez's fairytale beginning with Al-Hilal rolls on – and he's ensuring everybody's aware of it. The Uruguayan striker departed Liverpool during the summer in a £46.2m switch to Saudi Arabia.

Nunez, 26, got off the mark at the weekend as he netted in a 2-2 stalemate with Al-Qadsiah. The forward then bagged another as Al-Hilal kicked off their Asian Champions League Elite journey in midweek against Al-Duhail.

Having begun amongst the replacements, Nunez was brought on at half-time with his team trailing 1-0 to their Qatari rivals. And it didn't take him long to blast home from Hamad Al-Yami's delivery to equalise.

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French international Theo Hernandez netted 10 minutes later to swing the match in Al-Hilal's direction.

Nunez instantly turned to social media to express his joy over his latest effort and also remind Liverpool supporters of the talent he possesses.

He posted several photos of him celebrating with the message: "Vamos," accompanied by a blue heart.

Barcelona ace and Nunez's Uruguay teammate Ronald Araujo was amongst those to respond as he answered with a muscle and fire emoji.

Nunez will undoubtedly be looking to continue his encouraging recent displays in Al-Hilal's upcoming fixture.

They face Al-Ahli on Friday night – a clash that will pit him against former Premier League talents Ryiad Mahrez, Ivan Toney and Edouard Mendy. Nunez's switch to Saudi Arabia followed a three-year stint with Liverpool during which he found the net 40 times across 143 outings in all competitions.

The striker released a heartfelt message after his Anfield departure was made official.

"Thank you, Liverpool," the forward wrote on social media. "Three years on, it's time to say goodbye. I'll take with me countless memories that will live with me forever.

"I leave with a full heart, thanks to the love of a crowd that never let me down and always had my back - through the highs and through the lows.

"Liverpool will always be part of who I am. I'll miss you more than words can say. To all the staff and my teammates - thank you and all the very best for the future."

Mohamed Salah was amongst those who offered Nunez a warm send-off, whilst the Liverpool icon also stepped in to back the striker after suggestions that signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle constituted an 'upgrade'.

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