Richard Hughes exits Liverpool as FSG begins search for fourth sporting director

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The shock Anfield exit nobody saw coming or maybe everyone did?There is never a quiet week at Liverpool Football Club, but even by Anfield standards, the timing of this one feels entirely surreal.Richard Hughes has officially left his position as Liverpool sporting director after just two years, with reports suggesting he could be packing his bags for a fresh chapter in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Hilal. By the time he left, he had spent nearly £700 million across four transfer windows.

Then there was Trent Alexander-Arnold running down his contract to join Real Madrid for just £10 million.Because of this, many fans feel Hughes left behind a disjointed squad with big problems to fix. People knew Hughes might leave after his close friend Michael Edwards stepped down from his role with FSG earlier in the year.Even though he wanted to go, Hughes stayed to help through the summer transfer window.

People knew Hughes might leave after his close friend Michael Edwards stepped down from his role with FSG earlier in the year.Even though he wanted to go, Hughes stayed to help through the summer transfer window. Liverpool say Al-Hilal never made an official approach during the window, and that Hughes was completely focused on us until the end.In his goodbye statement, Hughes said:"First and foremost, I would like to reiterate what I said upon my arrival – it has been a source of great pride to have been given the opportunity to serve this incredible and unique institution."What happens next?For fans worried about squad depth and expiring contracts, the big question is: Who fixes this now?FSG president Mike Gordon is leading the search for a new sporting director.