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Richard Hughes departure from Liverpool FC

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Liverpool FC has officially confirmed the resignation of sporting director Richard Hughes. After joining the club from Bournemouth in 2024, the 47-year-old executive is moving to the Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal in a similar capacity, where he will lead sporting operations and recruitment strategy alongside team members Simon ~~Francis and~~ Francis, Marc Birchall, Craig ~~Mackie.~~ Mackie, and Harry Artar. During his ~~two-year~~ tenure, Hughes oversaw significant squad changes, including the appointment of head coach Arne Slot following the departure of Jürgen Klopp. His recruitment strategy involved substantial spending, including record-breaking deals for players such as Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, and Bradley Barcola. While his period included a Premier League title win in the 2024-25 season, the club experienced a decline in the following campaign, finishing fifth in the league. This subsequent decline also led to the departure of manager Arne Slot and the appointment of Andoni Iraola. Hughes expressed his gratitude regarding his time at Anfield, stating it was a “source of great pride” to serve the institution. Following the departures of Hughes and former executive Michael Edwards, Liverpool has begun the search for a successor. Internal candidates being considered to maintain institutional continuity include technical director Julian Ward, assistant sporting director David Woodfine, and director of football development Pedro Marques.

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