Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMichael Edwards has stepped down from his role at Liverpool (Getty)Michael Edwards has resigned from his position as Fenway Sports Group’s CEO of football, marking his second departure from Liverpool.Edwards, who previously served as Liverpool's director of football, returned to Anfield in a broader role in 2024 following Jürgen Klopp's departure, with FSG exploring a multi-club model. His decision to leave stems from the role not developing as he and FSG had anticipated, particularly as the multi-club strategy did not materialise as extensively as initially explored. Edwards' departure coincides with sporting director Richard Hughes, whom he appointed, also being expected to leave Liverpool for Al-Hilal. During his recent tenure, Liverpool appointed Arne Slot as manager and then replaced him with Andoni Iraola, while they also made significant transfer investments, including breaking the British transfer record for Alexander Isak, but finished 25 points behind Arsenal last season as they failed to defend their Premier League title.In fullLiverpool facing summer upheaval as transfer guru Michael Edwards steps downMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

The former Liverpool sporting director leaves with one year remaining on the contract he signed in 2024.

Michael Edwards resigned as FSG's football CEO after the group shelved multi-club ownership plans, raising questions about the sports giant's strategic