Liverpool: Michael Edwards has left his role as head of football at FSG

Michael Edwards has left his role as chief executive of football LiverpoolIt is owned by Fenway Sports Group.

FSG said Edwards’ departure was part of a “planned transition following the completion of key strategic priorities”, while group president Mike Gordon said owners were “naturally disappointed” about his departure.

He left two years in contact with three years, Started a second spell working closely with Liverpool In March 2024, when he was appointed by FSG to oversee the transition from the Jurgen Klopp era.

In a statement, Edwards said: “Liverpool A strong position, with outstanding people, a clear direction and foundation for continued success.

“When I came back, I was not only excited to have the opportunity to help guide Liverpool Through an important period of change, but also through an opportunity to shape FSG’s wider footballing ambitions.

“Although that comprehensive project ultimately evolved differently than we envisioned, I am proud of the work our team has done in presenting ownership with a broad range of thoughtful and well-developed options for the future.”

The main challenge will be replacing Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah Liverpool In the new season, after the team’s long-time talisman left at the end of the last campaign.

There is speculation that the club’s sports director. Richard Hughes, May also be moved.

Edwards originally joined Liverpool in 2011 and was promoted to sporting director in 2016 before leaving in the summer of 2022.

During that time he established a reputation for delivering success in the transfer market.

Salah, Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane, Andy Robertson and Virgil van Dijk were among the players recruited and they helped the Reds end their 30-year wait for a top-flight league title in 2020.

Klopp’s successor, Arne Slott, won the Premier League title for the first time at asking in 2024-25, but a disappointing follow-up campaign saw him Replaced Andoni Iraola.