Jorg Schmadtke joins Liverpool as new sporting director: ‘A wealth of knowledge and experience!’

Premier League giants Liverpool have confirmed the appointment of Jorg Schmadtke as their new sporting director. He will take over from Julian Ward on June 1.

Schmadtke, 59, has been out of work since leaving Wolfsburg at the start of 2023, he had previously worked there for four and a half years since joining in 2018. Ad Before that he worked for FC Koln, Hannover and Alemannia Aachen.

Premier LeagueMac Allister and Caicedo likely to leave Brighton this summer — De ZerbiYESTERDAY AT 19:56 He comes in to replace Ward, who is stepping away from the club after over a decade with the team in the recruitment set-up. Liverpool endured a tough start to the season and although they turned it around after the World Cup break they were unable to reach the Champions League places, having to settle for fifth place and the Europa League.

Fenway Sports Group president Mike Gordon said: “Firstly, I would like to welcome Jorg to Liverpool Football Club in the knowledge that he will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience into a role in which such qualities can only be beneficial both to him and us. “Jorg will work with our football operations department as it continues to provide support for Jürgen Klopp, in keeping with our ongoing endeavour to keep growing and developing the club in all areas.

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