Liverpool’s sporting director Michael Edwards is expected to step down from his role at the club at the end of the season.
A lot has been made of the Reds’ transformation over the course of the last five years both on and off the pitch and while Jurgen Klopp has obviously played a key role in their growth, Michael Edwards has been equally as crucial with regards to his work behind the scenes.
A new era begins?
Edwards has regularly been pinpointed as one of the “masterminds” behind some of the club’s big transfer dealings with Klopp reportedly being a particularly big fan of the work Edwards has put in to ensure Liverpool Football Club returned to its position as one of the biggest teams in world football.
Now, as per The Athletic, Edwards is on the verge of leaving when his contract expires during next summer’s transfer window.
“Edwards’ existing contract is scheduled to end next summer and he is believed to have informed the Liverpool hierarchy of his intention to move on, although the situation has yet to be finalised.
“Amicable discussions are thought to have been happening internally for some time and while it is not beyond the realms of possibility that Edwards signs a new deal, the anticipation is he will exit. No other teams are said to be involved in the decision and Liverpool would still find themselves in good shape, having promoted Julian Ward to the role of assistant sporting director last December.
“Ward is highly regarded in the game and has become an increasingly visible and influential figure at Liverpool, working alongside the likes of Edwards, manager Jurgen Klopp and recruitment staff.”
The current window hasn’t seen Liverpool dip into the market as much as some would’ve liked but in terms of the bigger picture, it’s hard to ignore Edwards’ influence.
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