Richard Hughes, Liverpool and Al-Hilal
5 September 2026
Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes has stepped down after just over two years at Anfield and is expected to take a similar role with Al-Hilal. Liverpool confirmed his departure after he remained through the summer transfer window to oversee recruitment.
Hughes helped appoint Arne Slot and later Andoni Iraola, while overseeing major spending that included Alexander Isak and Bradley Barcola. Liverpool are now searching for their fifth sporting director since 2022, with FSG president Mike Gordon leading the process.