Richard Hughes has stepped down from his position as sporting director at Liverpool and is set to join Saudi club Al-Hilal, the Premier League club said.
Hughes's departure ends his spell in Liverpool's football operations department, where the sporting director role typically oversees recruitment strategy, player contracts and coordination between the coaching staff and the club's board. Liverpool have not yet named a successor.
Al-Hilal, one of the leading teams in the Saudi Pro League, has been active in strengthening its squad and backroom staff in recent seasons. The move adds to a broader trend of clubs in the region attracting personnel from European football.
Liverpool said further details regarding Hughes's exit and any subsequent appointment would be confirmed in due course. Both clubs are expected to disclose more information about the timing and the precise nature of his new role at Al-Hilal when arrangements are finalised.