Liverpool announce Julian Ward as new sporting director to replace Richard Hughes after £240m summer spend

Daily Mail - Sep 26, 2026

Hughes' departure had been the latest in a string of high-ranking executives to leave the club in recent months. Michael Edwards had earlier exited as CEO of football for Liverpool owner FSG.

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