Liverpool reappoint Julian Ward as sporting director

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 26 Sept, 09:37 · Archive

Liverpool have reappointed Julian Ward as sporting director after Richard Hughes departed for Al-Hilal.

Liverpool have reappointed Julian Ward as sporting director for a second time, after he held the role in 2022-23. He replaces Richard Hughes, who left the club to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal after two-and-a-half years. Ward has spent the past two years as technical director for Fenway Sports Group, Liverpool's owners.

How it is being reported

• Ward appointed Liverpool's sporting directorBBC Sport · 26 Sept, 10:08
• Liverpool announce new sporting director after Richard Hughes exitIndependent Sport · 26 Sept, 09:27
• Liverpool rehire Julian Ward as sporting director to replace Richard HughesThe Guardian · 26 Sept, 09:20
• Liverpool announce new sporting director as Julian Ward returns for second spellMirror Sport · 26 Sept, 09:00

In this story: Liverpool · Julian Ward · Richard Hughes · Al-Hilal · Fenway Sports Group

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