Liverpool get significant Michael Edwards update after Ajax technical director links | OneFootball

Michael Edwards was Liverpool’s sporting director from 2016 to 2022.

During his tenure alongside Jurgen Klopp, the Reds claimed all the top prizes in the club game - including the Premier League, Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup.

Edwards took the decision to step away - before returning to the fold dramatically in 2024. Only the executive did not return to Liverpool directly - instead he became Fenway Sports Group’s CEO of Football.

And with Edwards at the helm the Anfield club hired both Richard Hughes and Arne Slot - two inspired moves which paid off in the form of the 2024/25 Premier League title.

Edwards an Ajax target

One major reason for Edwards’ return was the possible establishment of a multiclub ownership model with Liverpool sitting at its heart.

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That has not materialised as yet - with FSG failing to negotiate a deal for Getafe earlier this month. Of course if Edwards doesn’t see the Boston-based group set up their multiclub model there remains a slight risk that he will be attracted by a challenge elsewhere.

We’ve seen links to Saudi Arabia for example and earlier this week it emerged that he was under consideration by Ajax for a technical director role.

The Amsterdam giants are enduring a crisis season - currently under caretaker management by Fred Grim.