Liverpool have announced the appointment of Richard Hughes as the club's new sporting director.

The club have moved to organize their structure ahead of a summer that will see them needing to replace Jurgen Klopp as manager.

Hughes' position is confirmed, while former sporting director turned CEO of Football Michael Edwards is also back at the club.

Edwards said: “I'm delighted Richard has agreed to join us in this vitally important position.

“I've known him for half of my life in a professional and personal capacity and he is absolutely someone who embodies the best values of Liverpool FC. I trust him completely.

“He has outstanding judgment and a track record of making smart decisions which benefit the organizations he represents.

“Both Richard and I are aware of the weight of responsibility that comes with working in this capacity for a club such as this. The fact he is excited and energized by the challenge ahead is important.

“It is clear to everyone that Jürgen will leave a legacy to build upon and in Richard we have the right person to make the key decisions and offer the leadership to take us forward into a bright future.

“As one very successful chapter will come to a close for Liverpool in the summer, the objective of everyone here is for another one to begin – and with Richard I am confident we have the right person in position for us to achieve this aim."