Jorg Schmadtke is officially Liverpool’s new sporting director. Appointed on an initial short-term deal, which has the potential to become long-term, the German, whose contract extends beyond this summer’s transfer window, is set to start work at Anfield on June 1.
After an underwhelming, transitional campaign, which saw them fall short of Champions League qualification with an ageing squad, the Reds are facing their most significant transfer window since the summer of 2016 when they last missed out on Europe’s elite competition as a result.
Consequently, it is likely to be a busy summer for the 59-year-old as he replaces Julian Ward, with Liverpool plotting a midfield overhaul and Jurgen Klopp hinting that a new centre-back is also on his radar, at least.
