Schmadtke left similar role with Wolfsburg in FebruaryHe has signed short-term deal that could be extended
Liverpool have appointed Jörg Schmadtke as their sporting director in readiness for the summer transfer window.
The 59-year-old, who was managing director at Wolfsburg until February, has signed a short-term deal to succeed Julian Ward, who is leaving after only 12 months in the role but 11 years of working for Liverpool.
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