Jurgen Klopp previously claimed he “would like to work with” potential Liverpool sporting director Jorg Schmadtke.
News first emerged that Schmadtke could be on the verge of replacing Julian Ward this summer earlier this month . The 59-year-old has been out of work since January when he left his post at Wolfsburg, who he helped develop from relegation candidates to European regulars.
The Reds were looking for their third sporting director in 12 months. Michael Edwards’ successful six-year reign came to an end last summer and was replaced by Ward, who will spend just one year in the job.
