Hughes steps down as Liverpool sporting director
BBC • • sports
Key Points:
- Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes has resigned after less than a year at the club and is set to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal, following his contract which was due to expire in 2027.
- Hughes played a key role in appointing Arne Slot as Liverpool manager, leading to a Premier League title in Slot's first season, and oversaw significant transfer spending exceeding £400m, including record signings Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz.
- His departure marks another major change at Liverpool amid recent leadership shifts, including the resignation of CEO Michael Edwards and multiple sporting director changes since 2022.
- Al-Hilal, managed by Simone Inzaghi, has been active in the transfer market, spending nearly £180m on Premier League players such as Gabriel Martinelli, Ollie Watkins, and Cyrenscio Summerville.
- Liverpool confirmed Hughes honored his commitment to work exclusively for them through the summer transfer window, despite rumors of early involvement with Al-Hilal.
