Jurgen Klopp made Michael Edwards feelings clear and revealed truth on Liverpool exit
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Michael Edwards has left his role with FSG, just two years on from returning to work with Liverpool's owners after rumors of a rift with former manager Jurgen Klopp during his first spell at AnfieldJurgen Klopp worked alongside Michael Edwards during his time at Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Jurgen Klopp denied suggestions of a rift between himself and Michael Edwards shortly before his departure as Liverpool manager, with the latter having now followed him out of the exit door.Edwards has left his role as FSG’s CEO of Football, as revealed on Friday. The former sporting director exits with a year still remaining on his contract, having made his return to Liverpool’s owners back in 2024.He had informed FSG’s hierarchy of his decision last autumn, with the group’s president Mike Gordon expected to take back responsibility for soccer operations, with no direct replacement being lined up for Edwards.It marks a short tenure for Edwards, having been lured back to work for FSG just two years ago.
He was appointed to lead the group’s move to into a multi-club model, something which has not materialized and is said to have left Edwards frustrated.He was appointed after previously working for Liverpool as the club’s sporting director, having played an instrumental role during Klopp’s successful spell as manager.There were rumors of a rift between the two though before Edwards left the club in 2022, with Klopp’s influence on transfers and the running of the club having grown. The German denied that speculation back in 2024 though, just before he stepped down as manager, and after Edwards’ return to FSG had been confirmed.Michael Edwards has left his role with FSG(Image: Getty Images)"It's great but did anyone make a story that they have all come back because I am leaving?” Klopp said.
It's nothing."You can ask Michael Edwards if he will speak in public, but our work together was really, really good. Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.In a statement on his departure, Edwards said: "It has been a privilege to return to Fenway Sports Group and Liverpool Football Club at such an important moment.