Michael Edwards leaves his role as chief executive of football for Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the owners of Liverpool, ahead of the 2026/27 season. Multiple outlets report that FSG confirms his departure and that it is planned as a transition following key strategic priorities. Edwards’ exit ends a long association with Liverpool across two spells: he joined the club in 2011, became sporting director in 2016, and left that role in 2022. He returns in March 2024 for a second stint, taking on a wider remit than his earlier position and helping oversee the transition following the Jürgen Klopp era, including changes to the club’s leadership structure and the appointment of a new manager.
The Athletic and The Guardian add that Edwards informed FSG he intended to step down once certain plans were in place and that his contract had time remaining, including reports of him leaving with one year left. The Guardian also links the timing to FSG shelving a multi-club plan that would have added a second club to its football portfolio. Edwards is therefore set to be available for other roles after stepping away from Liverpool and FSG.
