Liverpool has officially announced the hiring of Richard Hughes as their new sporting director, who expressed his immense pride at joining the club.

Richard Hughes, the former technical director of Bournemouth, has been appointed as the new sporting director of Liverpool. The 44-year-old will begin his role with The Reds on June 1, 2024. This appointment comes after Michael Edwards, the CEO of Football for the Fenway Sports Group, the majority owners of Liverpool, selected Hughes for the position.

In a statement on the club’s website, Edwards expressed his pride and gratitude for the opportunity to serve Liverpool FC. He highlighted the excitement he feels for the present and future of the club, particularly under the leadership of manager Jürgen Klopp. Edwards also praised Liverpool’s commitment to developing young players and their pathway to the first team.

Hughes, fully aware of the expectations and responsibilities that come with the role, expressed his enthusiasm for making good decisions that enhance the team’s prospects of winning and exciting the supporters. He acknowledged Liverpool’s long history of success and emphasized the benefits that come from making these good decisions.

Edwards, commenting on the appointment, expressed his complete trust in Hughes. He described Hughes as someone who embodies the best values of Liverpool FC and praised his outstanding judgement and track record of making smart decisions. Edwards and Hughes both understand the weight of responsibility that comes with working for a club like Liverpool and are energized by the challenge ahead.

With Jürgen Klopp leaving a legacy to build upon, Edwards believes that Hughes is the right person to make key decisions and provide the leadership needed to propel Liverpool into a bright future. As one successful chapter comes to a close, the objective for everyone at Liverpool is to begin another one, and Edwards is confident that Hughes is the right person for the job.