‘Liverpool are now close’: Fabrizio Romano shares ‘imminent’ Reds update

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Liverpool are on the verge of appointing Jorg Schmadtke as their new sporting director, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Julian Ward, the current incumbent at Anfield, stated his intention to step down last November.

Since then, Liverpool have been linked with a number of candidates for the role.

Now, it looks as though Schmadtke will be taking the reins at Anfield.

Romano took to Twitter on Wednesday to claim the agreement is “imminent”.

The 59-year-old has accepted the role, added the transfer insider.

Schmadtke will work alongside Jurgen Klopp on the project and the club’s transfer strategy.

The Liverpool boss will remain “crucial” on matters involving the Reds’ future, added Romano.

Schmadtke was a goalkeeper during his playing days before moving into football administration.

He recently held the title of managing director of sport at Wolfsburg for five years before leaving in February.

Now, it looks as though it won’t be long before Liverpool make an announcement regarding the appointment.

However, it’s worth noting that there have been conflicting reports regarding Schmadtke’s contract length.

The Daily Mail claims he’ll be at the helm until 2026, the same year Klopp’s Liverpool contract expires.

However, Jan Aage Fjortoft claims the German will only be arriving on a short-term deal to help Liverpool navigate through the upcoming transfer window.

The Norwegian wrote on Twitter: “I understand it’s three months deal. Just helping Liverpool out in the coming transfer window!”

The club should hopefully confirm this when/if they make the announcement.