Edwards to leave Liverpool

[Getty Images] Michael Edwards is to leave his role as Fenway Sports Group CEO of Football, ending 15 years of association with Liverpool across two spells. Edwards arrived at Anfield for his second stint at the club in March 2024, where he oversaw the hiring of a new manager and a change in the club's leadership structure. Originally joining the club in 2011, Edwards worked his way up to become sporting director, a role which he held from 2016 to 2022. He was involved in landmark signings such as Virgil van Dijk, Sadio Mane, Fabinho, Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson. He also won praise from fans for high-priced sales of players such as Rhian Brewster, Jordon Ibe and Philippe Coutinho. On returning to the club for a second spell, Edwards hoped to help FSG adopt a multi-club model but interest in acquiring other teams never led to a purchase. FSG's said Edwards' departure "marks the culmination of a planned transition following the completion of key strategic priorities". "It has been a privilege to return to Fenway Sports Group and Liverpool Football Club at such an important moment," Edwards said. "I leave believing Liverpool is in a strong position, with outstanding people, a clear direction and the foundations in place for continued success. "When I returned, I was excited not only by the opportunity to help guide Liverpool through an important period of transition, but also by the chance to help shape FSG's wider football ambitions. While that broader project ultimately evolved differently to how we had originally envisaged, I am proud of the work our team undertook in presenting ownership with a broad range of thoughtful and well-developed options for the future."