Big-spending Richard Hughes has officially left his post as Liverpool sporting director.

The Scottish transfer chief informed the club of his desire to seek a new challenge earlier this year but agreed to stay in situ until the end of this summer window.

Hughes and Liverpool also agreed that he would work for only the Premier League club and not simultaneously conduct business for Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal, where he is expected to join.

The Reds hierarchy are satisfied Hughes honoured this agreement.

Hughes spent more than £700million at Anfield on big-money players like Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak and Bradley Barcola.

He was also the man that identified Arne Slot and Andoni Iraola as head coach after Jurgen Klopp’s exits.

But he leaves with some fans frustrated at his business which has left Liverpool exposed in certain positions.

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