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Dougie Freedman Joins Al-Diriyah as Head of Sport

3/18/2025

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Dougie Freedman, the driving force behind Crystal Palace's player recruitment since 2017, is set to embark on a new adventure as head of sport for Saudi second-division team Al-Diriyah. Known for securing standout talents like Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi, Freedman will continue to lend his expertise as an advisor during the summer transfer window.

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Dougie Freedman, the driving force behind Crystal Palace's player recruitment since 2017, is set to embark on a new adventure as head of sport for Saudi second-division team Al-Diriyah. Known for securing standout talents like Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi, Freedman will continue to lend his expertise as an advisor during the summer transfer window.