Anfield Boardroom Chaos
Chaos at Anfield! 🚨 Sporting director Richard Hughes is reportedly leaving Liverpool for Saudi Arabia, leaving new boss Andoni Iraola in a tough spot. Tap play to find out what happened!
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Boardroom chaos is striking Anfield yet again, just as a new era begins. The Athletic reports that sporting director Richard Hughes is expected to leave Liverpool to join Saudi club Al-Hilal.
This move will reunite the 47-year-old with his former Bournemouth teammate Simon Francis. It is a massive blow for newly appointed Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola.
Iraola just arrived to replace the sacked Arne Slot and heavily relies on his strong working relationship with Hughes. The data shows this represents Liverpool's 4th sporting director change in just 4 years.
For now, Hughes has 1 year left on his contract and remains focused on the current summer transfer window. Reports disclosed an agreement was reached back in March, and Al-Hilal expects him in Riyadh in due course.
