Liverpool rehire Julian Ward as sporting director

Liverpool have moved swiftly to bring back Julian Ward as sporting director after Richard Hughes left for Al-Hilal.

What happened. Liverpool have appointed Julian Ward as their sporting director for a second time. The move follows the departure of Richard Hughes to Al-Hilal.

• Ward previously held the role for one season in 2022-23.
• He spent the past two years as technical director for FSG.
• The appointment comes amid upheaval in the Anfield hierarchy.

Ward's return aims to stabilize Liverpool's sporting direction after Hughes's exit to Al-Hilal.

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