Jorg Schmadtke is nearly a done deal to become Liverpool's new sporting director, and the Reds are hoping he will be in place before the crucial summer transfer window for Jurgen Klopp's team.
Since Julian Ward announced his desire to resign last November, there has been much conjecture about who may take his place.
Paul Mitchell, who is currently at Monaco, was among the prospects with whom Liverpool had been associated.
Schmadtke, a 59-year-old respected member of German football, is currently moving toward contract formalities after receiving a strong endorsement from manager Jurgen Klopp during talks with the club's owners Fenway Sports Group.
There had been some rumors that Schmadtke was being hired on a consulting basis; however, this is untrue, and it is anticipated that he will sign a three-year term that will last until June 2026, the same month that Klopp's contract expires.
Although Klopp's position at Anfield has never needed to be strengthened, this appointment is a sign of his power within the organization, and Liverpool can now feel secure knowing they have a seasoned executive in place to execute the deals necessary to reshape their roster.
Schmadtke, who previously worked for Wolfsburg before quitting in January, will blend in with stalwarts Dave Fallows and Barry Hunter on Liverpool's coaching staff, and the emphasis this summer will be on signing midfielders.
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