Michael Edwards is set to make his return to Liverpool to oversee the restructuring of the club, with Richard Hughes joining as the new sporting director. Sources at Sky Sports News have revealed that Edwards will be given a prominent position within Fenway Sports Group, with the deal expected to be finalized in the coming days following face-to-face talks in Boston.
Initially hesitant to return, Edwards ultimately agreed after discussions in the US paved the way for his comeback. The proposed role for Edwards is wider than initially stipulated, offering more responsibility than other opportunities he had turned down, including potential positions at Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid.
Liverpool’s owners have outlined a wider-ranging position for Edwards, incorporating more than just the football club. His main goal will be to ensure that Jurgen Klopp’s successor has a solid structure in place for sustainable success. As sporting director, Hughes will report directly to Edwards.
The most pressing task for the duo will be to secure a replacement for Klopp, with former players Xabi Alonso and Ruben Amorim among the candidates being considered. This marks an exciting chapter for Liverpool as they prepare for a new era under the leadership of Edwards and Hughes. Stay tuned to Forever Sports Online for updates on this developing story.
