Michael Edwards (football executive)

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Michael Edwards is an English football director who is the chief executive of football at Liverpool F.C..

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Early life

Edwards attended the University of Sheffield in England. [1]

Career

In his first spell at the club, Edwards worked as the sporting director of English Premier League side Liverpool from 2016 until 2022, and is credited with signings that supported Liverpool's successful 2019-20 title winning season. [2] [3] He was rehired by the club in 2024 as chief executive of football. [4]

Personal life

Edwards is a native of Southampton, England. [5]

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References

  1. "Michael Edwards – the Liverpool visionary FSG simply cannot live without". theathletic.com (Archived).
  2. "Michael Edwards emerges from shadows as Liverpool make major statement of intent". liverpoolecho.co.uk.
  3. "Returning Edwards offers Liverpool stability with testing summer ahead". guardian.co.uk.
  4. "Liverpool owners FSG appoint Michael Edwards as their chief executive of football". bbc.co.uk.
  5. "Michael Edwards: The Making of the Man Who Helped to Make Klopp's Liverpool". bleacherreport.com.