Richard Hughes confirmed as Al-Hilal sporting director after Liverpool departure
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Richard Hughes has been confirmed as Al-Hilal's new sporting director after leaving his role at Liverpool.
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Richard Hughes has been appointed as the sporting director of Al-Hilal, the Saudi Pro League club confirmed on Sunday, following his departure from Liverpool .
Hughes, 47, joined Liverpool in 2024 from Bournemouth. He appointed Arne Slot as Jürgen Klopp’s successor as head coach, a decision that paid immediate dividends as the Reds claimed the Premier League title in 2024-25. Slot was sacked and replaced by Andoni Iraola in June.
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Richard Hughes, who served as Liverpool's sporting director overseeing recruitment and squad planning, has been confirmed in a similar role at Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. Hughes was a key figure in Liverpool's transfer strategy during his tenure at Anfield. His departure represents another senior executive move from the Premier League to the Saudi Arabian football project, which has been building out its sporting infrastructure.