Michael Edwards leaves the FSG role after his second spell at Liverpool

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

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

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

“I leave confident that Liverpool is in a strong position, with excellent people, a clear direction and the foundations for continued success.”

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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 side 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 chief executive of football in March 2024, taking charge of football operations as Liverpool prepared for the departure of then manager Jürgen 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 managed to secure the twentieth English league title under Slot in 2025, 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.

Published on July 10, 2026