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Liverpool braced for major departure as key figure is ‘expected’ to reunite with former teammate
Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes is expected to leave the club to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, where he will reunite with former Bournemouth
Key takeaways
- Richard Hughes is expected to leave Liverpool for Al-Hilal to reunite with Simon Francis.
- Hughes remains fully focused on Liverpool's summer transfer business and supporting Andoni Iraola.
- An agreement was reached in March for Hughes to become Al-Hilal's next sporting director.
- Al-Hilal is operating on the basis of Hughes leaving Merseyside for Riyadh in due course.
Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes is expected to leave the club to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, where he will reunite with former Bournemouth teammate Simon Francis. Hughes, who has one year remaining on his contract at Anfield, remains focused on Liverpool's current summer transfer window and supporting newly appointed manager Andoni Iraola. The transition is expected to happen in due course with a proper handover period planned for his successor.
By the numbers
- 47
- Age of Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes
- 1
- Years remaining on Richard Hughes' contract at Anfield
- 3
- Changes in Liverpool's sporting director role in four years
How it unfolded
- Reports indicate agreement reached for Hughes to join Al-Hilal
- Salah, Robertson, and Konate play final games; Slot sacked
- The Athletic reports Hughes is expected to join Al-Hilal
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Common questions
- What happened with Richard Hughes?
- Richard Hughes is expected to leave Liverpool for Al-Hilal to reunite with Simon Francis.
- Where can I read the original report?
- Read the full report at yahoo_sports.
