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