Liverpool transfer chief leaves club for second time after disappointing title defence

Football
10 Jul 2026 • 9:47 PM MYT
The Independent
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Liverpool transfer chief leaves club for second time after disappointing title defence

  • Michael Edwards has resigned from his position as Fenway Sports Group’s CEO of football, marking his second departure from Liverpool.
  • Edwards, who previously served as Liverpool's director of football, returned to Anfield in a broader role in 2024 following Jürgen Klopp's departure, with FSG exploring a multi-club model.
  • His decision to leave stems from the role not developing as he and FSG had anticipated, particularly as the multi-club strategy did not materialise as extensively as initially explored.
  • Edwards' departure coincides with sporting director Richard Hughes, whom he appointed, also being expected to leave Liverpool for Al-Hilal.
  • During his recent tenure, Liverpool appointed Arne Slot as manager and then replaced him with Andoni Iraola, while they also made significant transfer investments, including breaking the British transfer record for Alexander Isak, but finished 25 points behind Arsenal last season as they failed to defend their Premier League title.

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