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Al-Hilal Hires Richard Hughes as Sporting Director After His Liverpool Exit
- On Sunday, Al-Hilal appointed Richard Hughes as sporting director just days after he departed Liverpool in the English Premier League. The club confirmed the move would strengthen its technical operations and recruitment systems.
- Hughes joined Liverpool from Bournemouth in 2024, overseeing Arne Slot's appointment after Jurgen Klopp stepped down. Liverpool announced Saturday that Hughes wanted to "seek a fresh challenge," prompting his exit.
- As Saudi Arabia's most successful team with 21 league titles, Al-Hilal recently signed Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal and Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa. Hughes's appointment continues the club's strategy to strengthen its football structure.
- Currently leading the Saudi Pro League, Al-Hilal has won all five matches this season and holds a three-point advantage over Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr and Al Qadsiah. The club's dominance positions Hughes to manage a high-performing squad.
- In April, the Saudi Public Investment Fund sold a 70% stake in Al-Hilal to Kingdom Holding Company, run by Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, a Saudi royal family member. Hughes joins a club undergoing significant structural investment and ambition.
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Richard Hughes has become sports director of the Saudi club Al-Hilal just a few days after leaving the same position in Liverpool, of the English Premier League.
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He joined the two scouts in Liverpool, Mark Burchell and Craig McKee, former sports director Richard Hughes at the Saudi Crescent Club to develop the contracting system.
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The Independent (US)Richard Hughes joins Saudi Arabian club just days after Liverpool exit
Richard Hughes left Liverpool over the weekend after two years at the club
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Al-Hilal hires Richard Hughes as sporting director after his Liverpool exit
Richard Hughes has become the new sporting director of Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal just days after stepping down from the same post with Liverpool in the English Premier League.
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