Overview
- Liverpool confirmed on Saturday that Richard Hughes has stepped down after two years in the role and the club says a formal successor search is now under way.
- Reporting from multiple outlets says Hughes is expected to take a sporting director role at Saudi Pro League club Al‑Hilal following the close of the summer transfer window.
- Hughes presided over heavy recruitment at Anfield, with coverage estimating roughly £670 million spent during his tenure and high‑profile signings including Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak and Bradley Barcola.
- The club says Hughes told owners earlier this year he wanted to leave but agreed to stay through the summer window to avoid disrupting transfers, and Liverpool have stated they are satisfied he did not perform duties for Al‑Hilal while still at the club.
- Fenway Sports Group president Mike Gordon will lead the appointment process and has said FSG technical director Julian Ward, Pedro Marques, David Woodfine and chief scout Barry Hunter will keep football operations running while a replacement is found.