Richard Hughes named Liverpool's new sporting director as start date confirmed

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Richard Hughes has been announced as Liverpool FC's new sporting director

Liverpool have officially confirmed the appointment of Richard Hughes as the club’s new sporting director.

Edwards has had a longstanding desire to work with Hughes, with that now becoming reality at the Reds. He will officially take over responsibilities at the AXA Training Centre on June 1. Hughes' first task at Liverpool will be to identify and recruit a successor Jurgen Klopp, with the German announcing back in January that he would step down as manager after nine years at the end of the season. Former Reds midfielder Xabi Alonso remains one of the favourites to take over, with Hughes already boasting a fruitful relationship with the Spaniard’s representatives.

 

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