Michael Edwards has left Liverpool by stepping down as Fenway Sports Group’s (FSG) CEO of football.The Reds‘ transfer guru had been in the role since March 2024 after returning to Anfield.Edwards has stepped down as FSG’s CEO of football and left Liverpool� 2024 PA Media, All Rights ReservedEdwards first joined the club in 2011 as chief analyst and inspired a glittering era at Liverpool during his time as sporting director between 2016 and 2022. He briefly left at the end of the 2021/22 season for a two-year sabbatical.This time talkSPORT understands his decision to quit comes as a result of FSG’s failure to buy a second European club – and he could now seek new opportunities. FSG president Mike Gordon will now take control of football operations for the Reds as they experience a period of executive uncertainty.Sporting director Richard Hughes has been linked with a move to Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal.Transfer planstalkSPORT understands Edwards’ exit will not affect Liverpool’s transfer plans this summer.The Reds have already bolstered their squad with the additions of Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz.Defender Jacquet has arrived from Rennes after a deal for the 20-year-old was agreed in February.Meanwhile, Liverpool signed Spain winger Munoz last month having successfully hijacked Newcastle United’s move for the forward.New manager Andoni Iraola continues to target further signings, with the Reds ready to rival Arsenal for the signature of Bradley Barcola.Iraola’s transfer plans will not be affected by Edwards’ exit, talkSPORT understandsAFPThe Paris Saint-Germain winger has informed his current club of his desire to move on this summer.Who is Michael Edwards?Edwards began his career as chief analyst at Portsmouth in 2003, a role he remained in for six years.After leaving Fratton Park in 2009, he reunited with Harry Redknapp at Tottenham Hotspur before moving to Liverpool two years later.Edwards later became head of methodology on Merseyside before taking over as technical director in 2015.His role later changed to sporting director the following year and would remain that way until he first departed four years ago.Across his two spells with the club, Edwards oversaw two Premier League title wins.Jurgen Klopp’s appointment as Liverpool manager came whilst Edwards was technical directorAFPLiverpool have also won the Champions, League, Club World Cup, FA Cup and two League Cups during that time.Edwards was also technical director when Jurgen Klopp was appointed as manager in October 2015.