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Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the American conglomerate currently owning Liverpool, announced a new hire with Michael Edwards as chief executive of football. Edwards previously worked with the Premier League team as a sporting director. The exec initially joined the Reds in 2011 and then subsequently departed the club in 2022.
Nevertheless, Edwards is now back with Liverpool in a key role. Upon the hiring, the exec revealed his upcoming duties in an official statement. “With Liverpool FC, I will oversee the required reinforcement of football operations, with a number of essential leadership positions needing urgent attention,” stated Edwards.
“Also, in assuming this role, I fully understand that it comes with great expectations, and I therefore intend to identify, hire, and subsequently empower leaders who meet and embody the club’s values and ambitions.”
Edwards essentially opted to return to Liverpool despite interest from several other top clubs. In fact, Chelsea and Manchester United have previously tried to tempt the exec to join their clubs in recent years. Edwards will now report directly to FSG’s John Henry (principal owner) and Mike Gordon (director).
Michael Edwards must hire new Sporting Director for Liverpool
Edwards has reportedly already started the job with the Reds. One of his first duties back at Liverpool will be to find a new sporting director. The position has been vacant since Jorg Schmadtke left the role back in January. The BBC is reporting that Bournemouth technical director Richard Hughes is currently under consideration. Nevertheless, the process is not yet finalized.
The sporting director is set to be directly responsible for recruiting and choosing a new head coach. Current manager Jurgen Klopp recently revealed that he will step down at the end of the season. The German is widely seen as one of the most successful coaches in the club’s prestigious history. As a result, Liverpool brass has a massive…
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Author : Chris Moore
Publish date : 2024-03-12 17:01:07
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