<p>Liverpool have reached an agreement with former sporting director Michael Edwards for a return to the club to oversee football operations after Jurgen Klopp departs at the end of the season.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Edwards first met senior executives of Fenway Sports Group (FSG), Liverpool's owners, nearly two months ago but the talks yielded no significant result.&nbsp;The 44-year-old made it clear that he did not want to return to his old designation but wanted a senior position such as head of football operations that grants him more authority.&nbsp;</p>

<p>FSG, who always had warm relations with Edwards, approached him earlier this month yet again as positive talks were held in Boston. After the meeting, reports claimed that the two parties had reached an agreement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Edwards' immediate task would be to set up a structure for the new era of Liverpool, including the appointment of a sporting director as well as the next manager.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Bournemouth’s technical director Richard Hughes is the favourite to take the sporting director role while former Liverpool midfielder and Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso is being touted to replace Klopp. Sporting FC's Ruben Amorim is another candidate who might get the nod if Alonso rejects a Liverpool move.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, Edwards and Klopp had a falling out at the end of his tenure as the latter used his veto power to sanction some of the signings, going against Edwards' tried-and-tested data model.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports, Edwards was against the extension of contracts for Jordan Henderson and James Milner at the end of the 20-21 season. However, Klopp had his way, which eventually proved to be a turning point in the professional relationship between Edwards and him.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Edwards' data-driven recruitment&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Edwards is a well-respected name in the footballing circuit for his immaculate talent ID that propelled Liverpool to the top of Europe once again after a relative period in obscurity.</p>

<p>As the sporting director, Edwards was responsible for the signing of players such as Roberto Firminio, Mo Salah, Sadio Mane, Virgil van Dijk, Alisson Becker, and Fabinho among several others. He also sanctioned the signing of Klopp as the manager after Brendan Rodgers was sacked in 2015.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After departing Liverpool, Edwards launched a company named&nbsp;Ludonautics, an advisory service, alongside the club’s ex-director of research Ian Graham. It remains unknown what Edwards' return to Liverpool means for the company.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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Liverpool have reached an agreement with former sporting director Michael Edwards for a return to the club to oversee football operations after Jurgen Klopp departs at the end of the season.

Liverpool have reached an agreement with former sporting director Michael Edwards for a return to the club to oversee football operations after Jurgen Klopp departs at the end of the season. Edwards first met senior executives of Fenway Sports Group (FSG), Liverpool's owners, nearly two months ago but the talks yielded no significant result. The 44-year-old made it clear that he did not want to return to his old designation but wanted a senior position such as head of football operations that grants him more authority. FSG, who always had warm relations with Edwards, approached him earlier this month yet again as positive talks were held in Boston. After the meeting, reports claimed that the two parties had reached an agreement. Edwards' immediate task would be to set up a structure for the new era of Liverpool, including the appointment of a sporting director as well as the next manager. 🚨🔴 Michael Edwards has reached an agreement with FSG as he returns to Liverpool as crucial figure to help with new project. After initial approach and new attept revealed in the last two months, it’s now done. Richard Hughes will also join #LFC as part of new structure. pic.twitter.com/CqxqGy7Krd — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 12, 2024 × Also read | Last 5 Liverpool Managers Bournemouth’s technical director Richard Hughes is the favourite to take the sporting director role while former Liverpool midfielder and Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso is being touted to replace Klopp. Sporting FC's Ruben Amorim is another candidate who might get the nod if Alonso rejects a Liverpool move. Notably, Edwards and Klopp had a falling out at the end of his tenure as the latter used his veto power to sanction some of the signings, going against Edwards' tried-and-tested data model. According to reports, Edwards was against the extension of contracts for Jordan Henderson and James Milner at the end of the 20-21 season. However, Klopp had his way, which eventually proved to be a turning point in the professional relationship between Edwards and him. Edwards' data-driven recruitment Edwards is a well-respected name in the footballing circuit for his immaculate talent ID that propelled Liverpool to the top of Europe once again after a relative period in obscurity. As the sporting director, Edwards was responsible for the signing of players such as Roberto Firminio, Mo Salah, Sadio Mane, Virgil van Dijk, Alisson Becker, and Fabinho among several others. He also sanctioned the signing of Klopp as the manager after Brendan Rodgers was sacked in 2015. After departing Liverpool, Edwards launched a company named Ludonautics, an advisory service, alongside the club’s ex-director of research Ian Graham. It remains unknown what Edwards' return to Liverpool means for the company. (With inputs from agencies)

Michael Edwards agrees to return to Liverpool to usher in post-Jurgen Klopp era

<p>In a shocking development in the Premier League on Friday (Jan 26), Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has announced his departure from the club after nine successful seasons at the club. Klopp, who led Liverpool to their first League title in 30 years in 2020 will depart after the completion of the 2023-24 season. His impressive stint with Liverpool helped the team win the Champions League in 2019 and emerge runners-up twice. Under his stewardship, the team also won League Cup, Club World Cup and the FA Cup.</p>

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<h2><strong>Klopp announces Liverpool departure</strong></h2>

<p>"I will leave the club at the end of the season," Klopp said in an emotional video posted by Liverpool on Friday.</p>

<p>"I can understand that it's a shock for a lot of people in this moment when you hear it for the first time, but obviously I can explain it - or at least try to explain it,” Klopp added.</p>

<p>Having made his debut against Tottenham Hotspur in October 2015, Klopp guided Liverpool to the final of the Europa League in his first season while he led the club to a top-four finish in his first full season in 2017.</p>

<p>The 2017-18&nbsp;season saw&nbsp;Liverpool reach their first Champions League final since 2005. While the season ended on a bitter note with the team losing to Real Madrid in the Champions League final, Klopp and Co went all the way in the 2018-19.</p>

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<p>Klopp led the Reds to their sixth Champions League title in 2019 when they beat Spurs in the&nbsp;final in Madrid. They also finished runners-up in the Premier League despite acquiring 97 points in the season.</p>

<p>"I love absolutely everything about this club, I love everything about the city, I love everything about our supporters, I love the team, I love the staff. I love everything. But that I still take this decision shows you that I am convinced it is the one I have to take.</p>

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<p>"It is that I am, how can I say it, running out of energy. I have no problem now, obviously, I knew it already for longer that I will have to announce it at one point, but I am absolutely fine now. I know that I cannot do the job again and again and again and again,” Klopp added.</p>

<p>However, Klopp’s greatest achievement came in the 2019-20 season when he led the club to their maiden Premier League title with 99 points. He was the first manager in 30 years in the club’s history to win the league title which acquired a special place in the hearts of club fans.</p>

<p>He also led Liverpool to the UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup success in 2019 while adding the FA Cup and League Cup successes in 2022. He finished outside the top four only twice during his tenure at the club.</p>


In a shocking development in the Premier League on Friday (Jan 26), Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has announced his departure from the club after nine successful seasons at the club.

In a shocking development in the Premier League on Friday (Jan 26), Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has announced his departure from the club after nine successful seasons at the club. Klopp, who led Liverpool to their first League title in 30 years in 2020 will depart after the completion of the 2023-24 season. His impressive stint with Liverpool helped the team win the Champions League in 2019 and emerge runners-up twice. Under his stewardship, the team also won League Cup, Club World Cup and the FA Cup. A message to Liverpool supporters from Jürgen Klopp. pic.twitter.com/l7rtmxgOzt — Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 26, 2024 × Klopp announces Liverpool departure "I will leave the club at the end of the season," Klopp said in an emotional video posted by Liverpool on Friday. "I can understand that it's a shock for a lot of people in this moment when you hear it for the first time, but obviously I can explain it - or at least try to explain it,” Klopp added. Having made his debut against Tottenham Hotspur in October 2015, Klopp guided Liverpool to the final of the Europa League in his first season while he led the club to a top-four finish in his first full season in 2017. The 2017-18 season saw Liverpool reach their first Champions League final since 2005. While the season ended on a bitter note with the team losing to Real Madrid in the Champions League final, Klopp and Co went all the way in the 2018-19. × Klopp led the Reds to their sixth Champions League title in 2019 when they beat Spurs in the final in Madrid. They also finished runners-up in the Premier League despite acquiring 97 points in the season. "I love absolutely everything about this club, I love everything about the city, I love everything about our supporters, I love the team, I love the staff. I love everything. But that I still take this decision shows you that I am convinced it is the one I have to take. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Iceland Cricket takes CHEEKY DIG at England after day 1 "It is that I am, how can I say it, running out of energy. I have no problem now, obviously, I knew it already for longer that I will have to announce it at one point, but I am absolutely fine now. I know that I cannot do the job again and again and again and again,” Klopp added. However, Klopp’s greatest achievement came in the 2019-20 season when he led the club to their maiden Premier League title with 99 points. He was the first manager in 30 years in the club’s history to win the league title which acquired a special place in the hearts of club fans. He also led Liverpool to the UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup success in 2019 while adding the FA Cup and League Cup successes in 2022. He finished outside the top four only twice during his tenure at the club.

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