Michael Edwards quits Liverpool FSG role as Reds face more uncertainty | Football | Sport
Michael Edwards has stepped down from his position as CEO of Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group, adding to the growing uncertainty behind the scenes at Anfield.
Edwards rejoined the FSG setup two years ago when he was handed his new role, having previously occupied several positions at Liverpool, most notably the sporting director post he vacated in 2022. He was enticed back with the brief of overseeing a multi-club operation, a venture the American owners were ultimately unable to pursue despite entering into discussions with several other European clubs.
It is understood that FSG president Mike Gordon will now once again take on greater day-to-day responsibility for Liverpool, resuming a role he fulfilled for a considerable number of years, according to the Liverpool Echo.
FSG were unable to convince Edwards to remain at the club, having first been made aware of his intention to depart last autumn.
Edwards’ exit, having left with a year remaining on his three-year deal, comes at a time when the future of Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes is attracting mounting speculation.
Hughes is contracted until next summer and played a pivotal role in the appointment of Andoni Iraola as head coach last month to succeed the sacked Arne Slot.
However, persistent rumours suggest the sporting director could leave his post following the summer transfer window, with strong links to Saudi Pro League outfit Al Hilal.
They recently named his former Bournemouth colleague Simon Francis as their technical director. Edwards initially arrived at Liverpool in 2011 before ascending to sporting director in 2016.
Throughout his tenure in that position, the Reds established a formidable standing in the transfer market which contributed to them securing numerous trophies under Jurgen Klopp.
Edwards, however, has not participated in Liverpool’s transfer dealings since taking up the position at FSG, with Hughes having supervised market activity alongside contract negotiations.
