Michael Edwards is leaving his function as CEO of soccer operations for Liverpool’s homeowners Fenway Sports activities Group.
The 47-year-old has overseen monumental success on the Reds throughout two spells – first because the membership’s sporting director between 2016 and 2022.
After two years away, he returned to Anfield in 2024 in an expanded function, working above Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes, whom Edwards appointed. Liverpool gained the Premier League for a second time underneath Arne Slot a 12 months later.
However in a significant blow to the membership, Edwards is now strolling away for a second time, a 12 months earlier than his contract had been because of expire.
Michael Edwards (centre, to the left of sporting director Richard Hughes) is leaving Liverpool
Edwards (left) with boss Jurgen Klopp and FSG president Mike Gordon. Collectively, Klopp and Edwards delivered Premier League and Champions League glory
When appointed, Edwards was mentioned to be enthused by overseeing FSG’s growth right into a multi-club mannequin.
Nevertheless, two years on, there have been no concrete developments on that entrance. And it seems that lack of progress has pissed off Edwards.
He earned a popularity as a switch guru in his first stint at Anfield. Initially appointed as head of efficiency evaluation, he was promoted a number of instances earlier than turning into sporting director in 2016.
Liverpool’s data-led recruitment was terribly profitable throughout Edwards’ tenure. The likes of Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Sadio Mane had been signed for cut price charges and propelled the membership to Champions League and Premier League glory in 2019 and 2020 respectively.
At this stage, it’s unclear what Edwards’ subsequent transfer will likely be. Nevertheless, he attracted curiosity from a number of prime golf equipment throughout his earlier break from Liverpool – together with Manchester United and Chelsea.
Extra to observe.
