The right man to rebuild Liverpool? Meet new sporting director Jorg Schmadtke

Prior to a key transfer window for the Reds, the 59-year-old German is expected to be selected as Julian Ward’s replacement at Anfield.

Jorg Schmadtke was a surprise among all the candidates mentioned recently for the position of sporting director at Liverpool, it is fair to say. He wasn’t a popular or obvious choice, that much is certain.

But the 59-year-old will be appointed Julian Ward’s replacement at Anfield. According to GOAL, Schmadtke will travel to Merseyside this week to finalize a short-term contract that will start as soon as the summer transfer window opens in June.

According to sources, it will have an extension option should both parties desire it. Schmadtke should anticipate starting to be busy right soon as Liverpool looks to considerably bolster their roster in the coming weeks. The club has set its sights on players like Alexis Mac Allister, Mason Mount, and Ryan Gravenberch, and work on securing summer contracts has already begun.