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Richard Hughes confirmed as Al-Hilal sporting director after Liverpool departure

The Guardian Australia - Sport · 7 September 2026 at 7:15 am

Richard Hughes confirmed as Al-Hilal sporting director after Liverpool departure

Hughes joins Saudi exodus after two years at Anfield Martinelli, Summerville and Watkins are at Al-Hilal Richard Hughes has been appointed as the sporting director ⁠of Al-Hilal, the Saudi Pro League club confirmed on ⁠Sunday, following ⁠his departure from Liverpool .

Hughes, 47, joined Liverpool in 2024 from Bournemouth. ⁠He appointed Arne Slot as Jürgen Klopp’s successor as head coach, ⁠a decision that paid immediate dividends as the Reds ‌claimed the ‌Premier League title in 2024-25.

Slot ‌was sacked and replaced by Andoni Iraola in June.

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Richard Hughes confirmed as Al-Hilal sporting director after Liverpool departure

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