Julian Ward is set to fill the role of Sporting Director of Liverpool after the end of this season. Here is what we known about him.
Michael Edwards have confirmed that he will be leaving Liverpool at the end of this season.
The sporting director’s statement had created a lot of buzz and the fans were wondering who is ready to lace up the boots and fill the role.
Well, we have got the answer now and his name is Julian Ward.
Ward, who have assisted Edwards as an assistant sporting director during his tenure is already an experienced member of the club.
? NEW: Michael Edwards has played a key role in identifying Julian Ward as the best candidate to succeed him and preparing him for the role. #awlive [@JamesPearceLFC] pic.twitter.com/2UqDvNbPj5
— Anfield Watch (@AnfieldWatch) November 10, 2021
Here is what we know about the new Sporting director of Liverpool.
Who Is Julian Ward? Liverpool New Sporting Director Wikipedia
Julian Ward is a professional sporting director of Liverpool.
He was promoted into the key position after serving as an assistant sporting director of the club for a year.
Engaged with Liverpool for near a decade, Ward had spent most of his last five years coordinating loan switches.
Further, he had also served as a Scouting manager in Spain and Portugal during his early years at Liverpool. Ward is a fluent Portuguese speaker as he had spent his time in Lisbon scouting for Portugal’s Football Federation.
Prior to his signing with Liverpool, Julian served as a scouting strategist for Manchester City. He is a former football player of Morecambe Football Club and Larne Football Club.
Julian Ward completed his education from John Moores University where he completed his doctorate in applied sports and exercise science.
Julian Ward Age: How Old Is He?
Julian Ward, 40, is lives and breathes football.
He has been committed to the football since his early days. He played professionally 25 years ago for Morecambe and now he has come a long way to become a sporting director of one of the biggest clubs in football history.
Ward is born on 1981 in England. His date of birth is not disclosed yet.
Julian Ward Net Worth
The net worth of Julian Ward is not known to date.
However, he is believed to have earned a healthy sum in his decorated career.
The last decade of his career has come out to be fruitful and with the recent confirmation of him leading the role of sporting director, Ward is ready to accept heavy paychecks.
Julian Ward Wife: Is He Married?
Julian Ward has yet to speak about his personal life. Considering his age, he could be married living with his wife and kids.
However, he believes in confidentiality so Ward is tight-lipped when talked about his family and love-life.
Further, he has kept his Twitter account private and could not be found on Instagram as well.