Hughes steps down as Liverpool sporting director
Richard Hughes steps down from his position as sporting director of Liverpool and is set to join Saudi side Al-Hilal.
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"I'll always follow and support the club with great affection, and I wish everyone involved nothing but success for this season and beyond."
— Richard Hughes , Executive
Key People
Andoni Iraola is a football manager who was a target for Crystal Palace.
Arne Slot is a football manager who was previously in charge of Liverpool before being sacked.
Jurgen Klopp is a German football manager and the head coach of Liverpool FC.
Mike Gordon is the president of the Fenway Sports Group, which owns Liverpool.
Richard Hughes was the chairman of the Office for Budget Responsibility.
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Richard Hughes steps down from his position as sporting director of Liverpool and is set to join Saudi side Al-Hilal.
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