Liverpool hires Julian Ward for second spell as sporting director
Liverpool has announced the appointment of Julian Ward as sporting director on Saturday, replacing Richard Hughes. Hughes had left to join Saudi club Al-Hilal. Ward previously served as sporting director at the Premier League club during the 2022-23 season and is currently Fenway Sports Group’s technical director.
The club's president, Mike Gordon, expressed his belief that Ward's knowledge and expertise will enhance Liverpool's football operations. Ward himself stated that this is an exciting period for the club, both on and off the pitch, while emphasizing the continued strength of the club's culture, values, and principles.
Ward first joined Liverpool in 2012, working in scouting, recruitment, and player development strategy. The appointment comes as a series of high-ranking executives have recently departed the club, including the recent exit of Michael Edwards as CEO of football for Liverpool owner FSG.
Written by urgent.news from Winnipeg Free Press's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
