May 10th 2024.
Liverpool has welcomed back Julian Ward to their team, as he has accepted the role of Fenway Sports Group's new technical director. Ward first joined the club in 2012, working in their scouting department before eventually becoming the sporting director in 2022. However, he left the club in May of last year and took some time away from the sport.
But now, Michael Edwards, who also recently returned to become FSG's CEO of football, has successfully convinced Ward to return to Liverpool. Ward had previously turned down numerous offers from other clubs, but Edwards' persistence paid off. Along with Ward, Pedro Marques has also joined the team as the director of football development, after stepping down from his role as technical director at Benfica.
Both Ward and Marques will officially begin their roles on June 1st. In addition, Richard Hughes from Bournemouth will join as the new sporting director, with David Woodfine as his assistant. This new team will be working behind the scenes, while Arne Slot is set to become the new manager, taking over for Jurgen Klopp and leading the first team.
Marques' arrival is part of FSG's plan to create a multi-club model, similar to the City Football Group's structure. This was a major factor in Edward's decision to return to Liverpool, as he believes that investment and expansion of the current football portfolio is necessary for the club to remain competitive.
In other news, Klopp is at risk of missing his own farewell party if he makes a mistake against Aston Villa. He has also responded to transfer rumors linking Darwin Nunez to Barcelona, emphasizing his dedication to Liverpool.
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