Private jet tracked out of Liverpool could carry a controversial figure fans will be happy to see the back of

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Richard Hughes has officially ended his tenure leading football operations at Anfield after a spectacular yet underwhelming run as Liverpool sporting director. Sky Sports journalist Nicholas Bieber has shared a post on X tracking a private jet flight from Liverpool to Bournemouth, which could potentially carry Hughes to his home in Bournemouth en route to his new job in Saudi Arabia.

He will soon officially become Al Hilal’s sporting director after claims that he was ‘juggling’ transfer duties for Liverpool and the Saudi Pro League team. Could this be Hughes heading home for the last time before he starts his new job? ??

Let's hope so! ?? pic.twitter.com/d4t0q9lX43 — Nicholas Bieber (@nickbieber) September 1, 2026 In his time in charge of Liverpool transfers and contracts, the 47-year-old incurred a lot of criticism and scrutiny – which is to be expected at one of the biggest football clubs in the world – but the jury is out over whether or not his time in the role can be called a success. Liverpool have confirmed the £30m deal for Lucca Brughmans; he's signed a six-year contract and will stay with Genk until joining next summer.