Surprising to most people Julian Ward has come back to Liverpool where he will be serving as the technical director for FSG that own the club.
This comes just after one year since Mr. Ward said “goodbye” as Sporting Director for the same side. Also, Pedro Marques from Benfica is joining him as “Director Of Football” so that they could work together and strengthen Liverpool to it’s best.
There have been big movements at Liverpool, with many leaving their posts, including the renowned manager, Jurgen Klopp. Michael Edwards, previously the director of football, is back, this time as CEO of Football at FSG. Richard Hughes, known for his astute transfers at Bournemouth, replaces him as the new sporting director.
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Ward’s return and Marques’s arrival are part of wider change in Liverpool’s leadership. Ward had a single-season spell as Liverpool’s sporting director before his late 2022 exit. He’s no stranger to the club, having been there for ten years after his switch from Manchester City in 2012.
The club’s management structure has been completely changed. Edwards is now the chief in command, with Hughes assisting him. Also the new head coach, Arne Slot is accompanied by a team of coaches.
Marques brings significant experience from his time with the English champions, where he had a hand in the growth of the City Football Group into a network of clubs. This background holds particular significance as Liverpool considers a move into the multi-club market soon.
This reshuffle at Liverpool is more than a change of faces. It is an epitome of strategic efforts to strengthen the club’s position in the world of competitive football. With experienced individuals like Ward and Marques on board, Liverpool gears toward a future that holds exciting developments on and off the pitch.
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Anticipation is high for June 1 officially, when fans and the football community alike get to see the impact that these changes will have on the direction and success of the club.
As The Reds begin a new era, the mix of Ward’s familiarity coupled with Marques’s fresh perspectives and experiences promises to build a strong force, setting the stage for an unforgettable chapter in the club’s glorious past.
