Michael Edwards has shared why he decided to come back to Liverpool over a potential move to Manchester Utd and reveals that the "desire and persistence" from the Fenway Sports Group made him want to return.
Edwards played a huge role in the Anfield's transfer drive before he left his job as sporting director nearly two years ago. Now, the club's owners have convinced him to come back in a new role, with manager Jurgen Klopp set to leave at the end of the season.
The 44-year-old's new job has been him be named as FSG's chief executive of football. Edwards initially knocked back the chance to come back to the club but has now detailed just why he changed his mind and accepted the offer. He said: "I am very grateful to Mike [Gordon], John [Henry], Tom [Werner] and the ownership group for offering me the opportunity to take on this new leadership role within FSG. I was humbled by the desire and persistence they showed in wanting to work with me again.
"This is definitely not something I can take for granted given their track record across sport and business.", reports the Mirror. "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."
"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 organisation. I believe that to remain competitive, investment and expansion of the current football portfolio is necessary.
"With Liverpool FC, I will oversee the required reinforcement of football operations, with several essential leadership positions needing urgent attention. I know from personal experience what a wonderful job Mike Gordon has done with
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