Liverpool chief Michael Edwards is leaving his role at FSG before the start of next season, and his replacement has been named.<\/p>\n
Edwards<\/a>, who has previously worked at Tottenham, was credited with playing a significant role in Liverpool\u2019s successful era under Jurgen Klopp.<\/p>\n He was their sporting director before leaving in 2022, but he returned in 2024 as FSG\u2019s CEO of football.<\/p>\n Upon returning, Edwards explained that the main reason for him accepting a second spell at Liverpool <\/a>was the desire to lead a multi-club model, though the owners of the Premier League are yet to purchase a second club.<\/p>\n In March, The Athletic\u2019s Liverpool correspondent, James Pearce, reported that \u2018FSG had effectively shelved plans to buy a second club\u2019 and Edwards was \u2018left frustrated by the impasse\u2019.<\/p>\n Therefore, Edwards has been heavily linked with an exit from Liverpool over the past few months. He and sporting director Richard Hughes are only under contract until 2027, and Arne Slot was in the same boat before he was sacked following a poor 2025\/26 campaign.<\/p>\n READ: Liverpool reluctantly accept conditions to sign Jones replacement to get a deal done<\/a><\/p>\n Now, Edwards\u2019 exit has been confirmed. On his departure, he said: \u201cIt has been a privilege to return to Fenway Sports Group and Liverpool Football Club at such an important moment.<\/p>\n \u201cI leave believing Liverpool is in a strong position, with outstanding people, a clear direction and the foundations in place for continued success.<\/p>\n FSG President Mike Gordon added: \u201cMichael has made an extraordinary contribution to Liverpool Football Club and Fenway Sports Group throughout his time with our organization. When Michael returned in 2024, he did so at a pivotal moment for Liverpool, embracing a broader leadership role across our football interests in the process.<\/p>\n \u201cHis return to the organization saw Liverpool successfully navigate a significant period of transition before securing the club\u2019s historic 20th English league title, an achievement to which Michael made an important contribution.<\/p>\n \u201cOn behalf of John Henry, Tom Werner and everyone at Fenway Sports Group, I would like to thank Michael for his outstanding service, friendship and leadership, and wish him and his family every success and happiness in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n READ MORE: Mohamed Salah closing in on next move with deal in place for former Liverpool star<\/a><\/p>\n Reason for Edwards\u2019 exit revealed with his successor<\/p>\n