‘Taking their hat off’: Ornstein says ‘other clubs’ are seriously IMPRESSED with new Liverpool man

New sporting director Richard Hughes has received high praise from respected journalist David Ornstein.

Ornstein highlighted Hughes’ growing reputation in football and also shed light on the significant impact he is making behind the scenes at Liverpool, despite initial skepticism surrounding his appointment.

With a background rooted in scouting and player development, Hughes is now being recognised as a key figure in shaping Liverpool’s future, particularly as the club navigates a period of transition.

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Hughes impressing other clubs with his work

In the Athletic FC podcast, Ornstein said people within the industry believe he’s made a fantastic start with various clubs being impressed with his work so far.

“I speak to other clubs, directors, people who move in a similar world – sporting directors, technical directors – and so far they’re taking their hat off to Richard Hughes.” said Ornstein

He arrived from Bournemouth, and there was some scrutiny around that – was he good enough for the job at Liverpool?  Michael Edwards clearly thought so, because that was his pick as sporting director of Liverpool when he took the role as CEO of Football for Fenway Sports Group.”

In his first summer in charge, the club have generated over £60m from sales that included Fabio Carvalho, Sepp van den Berg, Bobby Clark and residuals from the Dominic Solanke sell-on-clause that helped fund moves for Federico Chiesa (£10m) and Giorgi Mamardashvili (£29m) which represented a financially-sound summer window, generating around £65m and potentially more in add-ons.

On the Mamardashvili deal, Ornstein said: “Many clubs are looking at that and saying it’s a great piece of recruitment from Liverpool for 2025 onwards.”

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