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Ward returns as Liverpool sporting director

According to multiple media outlets, Julian Ward has been appointed Liverpool's sporting director, replacing Richard Hughes.

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Julian Ward becomes Liverpool's sporting director again. According to BBC Sport and The Guardian, the English club appointed him to the role, succeeding Richard Hughes. The news is also reported by kicker, which recalls his departure in 2023, and n-tv, which mentions an official confirmation.

Ward left his position in 2023, the German media outlet specifies. The terms of his return are not detailed in the available sources.

Sources

  1. kickerNach Rücktritt 2023: Ward ist wieder Sportdirektor von Liverpool (new window)kicker.de
  2. BBC SportWard appointed Liverpool's sporting director (new window)bbc.co.uk
  3. The GuardianLiverpool rehire Julian Ward as sporting director to replace Richard Hughes (new window)theguardian.com