Liverpool have appointed Julian Ward as their sporting director for a second time following the departure of Richard Hughes to Al-Hilal.
Ward has worked in various capacities for Liverpool over the past 14 years, including European scouting manager, assistant sporting director and sporting director.
The 45-year-old Ward replaced Edwards as sporting director in 2022 but told FSG he wished to step away for personal reasons only months into the role.
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Club’s owners FSG move swiftly to fill post. Liverpool have appointed Julian Ward as their sporting director for a second time following the departure of Richard Hughes to Al-Hilal.
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Club’s owners FSG move swiftly to fill post.
Liverpool have appointed Julian Ward as their sporting director for a second time following the departure of Richard Hughes to Al-Hilal.
Ward has returned to the role after spending the past two years as technical director for Fenway Sports Group, the club’s owners.
Ward has worked in various capacities for Liverpool over the past 14 years, including European scouting manager, assistant sporting director and sporting director.
His appointment offers continuity at a time of upheaval in the Liverpool hierarchy with Hughes and Michael Edwards, the former chief executive of football at FSG, exiting this year and the owners in the process of selling a 38% stake in the club to 1892 Holdings for £2bn.
The 45-year-old Ward replaced Edwards as sporting director in 2022 but told FSG he wished to step away for personal reasons only months into the role.
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