Liverpool have moved a step closer to appointing Jorg Schmadtke as their new sporting director after receiving Jurgen Klopp's seal of approval.
Liverpool's current sporting director Julian Ward will step down from his position this summer, just a year after succeeding the hugely successful Michael Edwards in the role. The club's hierarchy are keen to fill the vacancy before the transfer window re-opens.
If talks continue to progress as expected, Schmadtke will sign a contract until June 2026, with Klopp's contract expiring in the same month. The Liverpool boss is believed to be an admirer of Schmadtke, who is a well-respected figure in German football.
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