Edwards leaves role as CEO of football at FSG

Michael Edwards has left his role as chief executive officer of football at Fenway Sports Group, which owns ​Premier League club Liverpool, FSG said on Friday.

FSG ‌described the move as a "planned transition", with Edwards stepping down after helping oversee a period of significant change at Anfield following his return ​in March 2024.

“It has been a privilege to ​return to Fenway Sports Group and Liverpool Football Club ⁠at such an important moment,” Edwards said in a ​statement.

“I leave believing Liverpool is in a strong position, with ​outstanding people, a clear direction and the foundations in place for continued success.

Edwards first joined the club in 2011 as performance director before ​being promoted to sporting director in 2016. He was widely ​credited with helping build the squad that won Liverpool's first English league ‌title ⁠in 30 years in the 2019-20 season.

He left the club in 2022 but returned as CEO of football in March 2024, taking charge of football operations as Liverpool prepared ​for the departure ​of the ⁠then manager Juergen Klopp.

Under Edwards' leadership, Liverpool implemented a new football leadership structure and appointed ​a new head coach, with Arne Slot succeeding ​Klopp ⁠in June 2024.

Liverpool went on to secure their 20th English league title in 2025 under Slot, although the Dutchman was replaced ⁠by ​Andoni Iraola in June this year ​after a disappointing second season.

FSG did not immediately announce a replacement for Edwards.


-Reuters