Liverpool director of scouting and recruitment Dave Fallows is to leave the club

Liverpool have announced that director of scouting and recruitment Dave Fallows will leave the club by the end of the year.

Fallows, 64, is credited with playing a key role in a successful recruitment period for the club, with Virgil van DijkAlisson and Mohamed Salah all signed during his 12-year tenure at Anfield.

A club statement said: “In line with his long-standing commitment to the club, Fallows initially chose to defer his decision and remain in post to assist with the transition of the new football management team before he departs.

“With that process now navigated, he has chosen to end his successful tenure as a key figure in Liverpool’s football operations structure by the end of this year.”

Fallows said: “I have been very privileged to work for this incredible football club. The fantastic people here, starting with the supporters, make it so special – to have had the opportunity to work with so many talented players and colleagues past and present who are now friends is something I am very grateful for.

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“The leadership here, from the property, to Michael (Edwards), Richard (Hughes), Arne (Slot), Billy (Hogan) and Alex (Inglethorpe) is world class. I have no doubt they will continue to thrive. I am supported by great people in many departments who I will miss working with but will remain close to.

“There are far too many to mention, but I am particularly grateful to Barry Hunter and everyone in the recruitment department who have been a joy to work with. To leave knowing that I’m going to leave this place in such great shape is something that means a lot to me.”

Michael Edwards, CEO of Fenway Sports Group (FSG), added: “Dave has been a trusted colleague for over ten years and a close friend for two decades.

“I respect his decision and wish him nothing but success in whatever he does next. He and his family will always be welcome at our club after the contribution he has made. We will miss him.”

Before joining Liverpool in 2012, Fallows previously held roles at Manchester City, Newcastle United and Bolton Wanderers.

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