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Liverpool announced on Saturday that sporting director Richard Hughes had resigned, weeks after Michael Edwards left his role as chief football officer.
Hughes, who will reportedly take on a similar role at Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal, oversaw the biggest spending spree in Liverpool’s history in last year’s summer transfer window, bringing in a group of stars including Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike at a cost of £450 million ($611 million).
The club also spent big in the most recent window, with French winger Bradley Barcola making their marquee signing.
During Hughes’ two-year tenure, now-deceased manager Arne Slot led Liverpool to a record-breaking 20th English league title, in 2024/25.
But the former Scotland international was also heavily criticized for leaving both Slot and new Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola with a squad that was unbalanced and lacking in key areas such as midfield and full-back.
“It has been a source of great pride to have had the opportunity to serve this incredible and unique institution,” said Hughes. “This is something I will always be grateful for.
My appreciation extends to the ownership for their support and leadership, to the club staff at all levels who give so much to make Liverpool what it is, to the players who make such a huge contribution and to the fans who support the team in such numbers.”
Mike Gordon, chairman of Fenway Sports Group (FSG), owners of Liverpool, said: “Richard joined us at the start of a period of change, embracing this responsibility by leading our football operations department and overseeing recruitment, whilst providing invaluable support to our coaching staff.
“The results we have achieved in these areas during this period are a testament to this contribution. However, we respect Richard’s life choices and wish him and his family well in their next endeavor.”
Last month FSG sold a nearly 40% stake in the Premier League giants to a consortium including billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
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