Michael Edwards's Liverpool return confirmed by Fenway Sports Group
Edwards previously left his role as sporting director in the summer of 2022 after 11 years of service to the club, during which time he was also a technical director, head of methodology and chief analyst.
The former Tottenham Hotspur and Portsmouth chief was Jurgen Klopp's transfer guru for seven years, helping the club acquire the services of Mohamed Salah, Alisson Becker and Virgil van Dijk among others.
The Reds won their sixth European Cup and first Premier League title with Edwards at the helm, and his new role at Liverpool will see him spearhead the Reds' search for a new head coach to replace Klopp and new sporting director to succeed Jorg Schmadtke.
«It was vital for me that, if I did return, it had to be with renewed vigour and energy. In practice, this means having fresh challenges and opportunities,» Edwards said in a statement released by FSG.
«As such, one of the biggest factors in my decision is the commitment to acquire and oversee an additional club, growing this area of their organization. I believe that to remain competitive, investment and expansion of the current football portfolio is necessary.
»With Liverpool F.C., I will oversee the required reinforcement of football operations, with a number of essential leadership positions needing urgent attention. I know from personal experience what a wonderful job Mike Gordon has done with day-to-day oversight on behalf of his fellow owners.
«Going forward I'm looking forward to working with FSG's Board of Managers. Also, in assuming this role, I fully understand that it comes with
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