Latest Liverpool FC News: Liverpool appoint Jorg Schmadtke as sporting director to oversee rebuild
Liverpool has announced the appointment of Jorg Schmadtke as their new sporting director. The Premier League team is aiming to rebuild for the upcoming season after failing to qualify for the Champions League.
Schmadtke, who previously held the same position at Bundesliga club Wolfsburg for over four years, has also worked in similar roles at Cologne, Hannover, and Alemannia Aachen.
Schmadtke is set to take over from Julian Ward at Liverpool on July 1st, as Ward is leaving the position after 12 months and over 10 years at Anfield.
“Jorg will work with our football operations department as it continues to provide support for Jurgen Klopp, in keeping with our ongoing endeavour to keep growing and developing the club in all areas,” Mike Gordon, the president of Liverpool’s owners, Fenway Sports Group, said in a statement.
“We must also bid a fond farewell to Julian Ward, who has served us with unstinting diligence, fortitude and energy in a number of roles.”
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