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Fenway Sports Group have confirmed the appointment of Michael Edwards as the organisation\u2019s CEO of Football, with one of his primary tasks to add to their existing portfolio of football clubs.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Edwards previously worked as sporting director at Liverpool and was responsible for some of the club\u2019s greatest dealings in the\u00a0transfer\u00a0market \u2013 the deals to sign Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Alisson and Sadio Mane just four of many success stories under his watch.<\/p>\n

After months of courting over a potential return, Edwards has now accepted a senior role with FSG, rather than at\u00a0Liverpool\u00a0specifically. One of his primary objectives will be to help with the acquiring of an additional club \u2013 following the models of Chelsea and Manchester City among others \u2013 which he revealed to be a necessary step to \u201cremain competitive\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was vital for me that, if I did return, it had to be with renewed vigour and energy. In practice, this means having fresh challenges and opportunities.,\u201d Edwards said in an FSG released statement.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs such, one of the biggest factors in my decision is the commitment to acquire and oversee an additional club, growing this area of their organisation. I believe that to remain competitive, investment and expansion of the current football portfolio is necessary.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith Liverpool, I will oversee the required reinforcement of football operations, with a number of essential leadership positions needing urgent attention.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know from personal experience what a wonderful job Mike Gordon has done with day-to-day oversight on behalf of his fellow owners. Going forward I\u2019m looking forward to working with FSG\u2019s Board of Managers. Also, in assuming this role, I fully understand that it comes with great expectations, and I therefore intend to identify, hire, and subsequently empower leaders who meet and embody the club\u2019s values and ambitions.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI know from personal experience what a wonderful job Mike Gordon has done with day-to-day oversight on behalf of his fellow owners. Going forward I\u2019m looking forward to working with FSG\u2019s Board of Managers. Also, in assuming this role, I fully understand that it comes with great expectations, and I therefore intend to identify, hire, and subsequently empower leaders who meet and embody the club\u2019s values and ambitions.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving served the club previously I need no reminder of how much emotional investment is made by supporters in the city itself, as well as across the UK. and the world. I am looking forward to getting started.\u201d<\/p>\n

President Mike Gordon, who will relinquish some of his responsibilities to Edwards, said: \u201cMichael is one of the most formidable executive talents in world football and John, Tom, and I are absolutely thrilled to have secured his services for our business.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe returns with us in a role with greater seniority than he held previously and with a wider remit. It was clear when we initially reached out to him that a broader scope would be a key moticating factor for any potential return to the industry. In this regard \u2013 and many others \u2013 his ambition matched ours.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs an organisation we constantly strive for improvement in our football operation, whether that be identifying fresh opportunities externally or areas for enhacement internally, and there is no better person to lead that ongoing process. In keeping with this objective, he will take over responsibilities I have previously held regarding oversight and management of Liverpool F.C\u2019s football operation.<\/p>\n

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\u201cFulfilling that role has been one of the greatest privileges of my life and handing it over and returning to a more traditional role in ownership is something I have been hoping to do for some time, but only if we could find the right individual or structure. In Michael we now have now the ideal person to assume these responsibilities.\u201d<\/p>\n

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