Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes is expected to leave Anfield this summer to join his former colleague Simon Francis at Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal
Oscar Maung-Haley US Sports Reporter
11:38, 02 Jul 2026Updated 11:51, 02 Jul 2026
Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes.
Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes.(Image: Shaun Brooks - CameraSport via Getty Images)
Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes is reportedly set to leave Anfield to join former colleague Simon Francis at Al-Hilal.
Hughes, who joined Liverpool back in June 2024, has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League side for months. His contract is due to run through to next summer. However, it now looks as though this summer will be his final transfer window in charge of Liverpool's recruitment, with him expected to follow Francis to Al-Hilal.
Earlier this year, it was reported Hughes had been identified by the Saudi Pro League side as a target.
According to The Athletic, the club is currently working under the assumption that Hughes will join Francis, his former teammate at Bournemouth, who is currently in charge of recruitment at Al-Hilal.
Francis and Hughes also worked together as part of Bournemouth's technical team before Hughes departed for Merseyside back in 2024. In his place, Francis stepped up as the Cherries' technical director before departing from the role earlier this year.
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