Report: Richard Hughes set to leave Liverpool with next move already decided

Report: Richard Hughes set to leave Liverpool with next move already decided Liverpool Face Richard Hughes Uncertainty Amid Al-Hilal Interest Liverpool are facing fresh uncertainty with Richard Hughes reportedly set to leave his role as sporting director in favour of a move to Al-Hilal, according to iNews . Hughes arrived at Anfield in 2024, succeeding Jorg Schmadtke and becoming central to the club’s new football structure. His appointment was designed to give Liverpool a clear strategic lead after Klopp’s exit, with Arne Slot then chosen as head coach.

That decision delivered immediate success, as Slot won the Premier League in his first season in 2024/25. Yet the mood around Liverpool has shifted during a difficult 2025/26 campaign, with results, recruitment and squad balance all coming under scrutiny. Al-Hilal Move Could Reshape Anfield Structure Reports suggest Al-Hilal want Hughes to become their new sporting director, with claims intensifying that he could accept an offer from Saudi Arabia before his Liverpool contract expires in 2027.

Such a move would be significant. Hughes has overseen major transfer activity, including record breaking spending and a substantial squad overhaul. He has also been responsible for navigating contract issues, recruitment planning and the broader direction of Liverpool’s football operations.

Losing him now would force Liverpool into another senior football appointment just two years after restructuring the department. For a club already facing questions over performance levels, timing matters. X: @FabrizioRomano Slot Backing Adds Another Layer Hughes’ potential exit also carries implications for Arne Slot.