Liverpool sporting director Jorg Schmadtke has lifted the lid on his role in the club’s transfers this summer after signing a short-term deal with the Reds.
The German replaced Julian Ward in May and has been busy helping Jurgen Klopp revamp his squad for the forthcoming season following the exit of several players including Roberto Firmino, Naby Keita, James Milner, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Klopp is expected to also lose experienced midfield duo Jordan Henderson and Fabinho who are leaning towards moves to Saudi Arabia. Liverpool have brought in Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai but at least two midfielders are set to be added to the team before the window closes.
Several players have been linked with a move to Anfield this summer and Schmadtke has refused to rule out further additions from the Bundesliga.
“Of course there are always players in Germany who are attractive. Then my experience on the market is in demand. Because of course I know a little bit about how payment is made, how the other side proceeds in negotiations,” he told Sky Sports.
“The German market is my home market and easier for me, of course. But it’s not like we’ve all pointed our telescopes to Germany.”
Schmadtke added: “We’re waiting until the end of August. We’ve signed an annual contract, but have the opportunity to ask each other in August, are we both still sure or not? If someone isn’t sure, then we shake hands and I might get a ticket if I want to stop by.”
“We [him and Klopp] phoned in advance and exchanged views, but the distribution of roles in England is completely clear: we have an owner who has a say in decisions and we have Jurgen Klopp who is not only coach, but the manager, ie the decision-maker.
“It’s about giving him the best possible templates so that he can make the best possible decisions. The most important thing is that you have an understanding of your role and everyone sticks to their role.
“That’s why it’s there. No problems, on the contrary: we sit together a lot, discuss a lot – but we also have a lot of fun.”
“I am a sports director and basically a service provider. I try to take things away from Jurgen so that he can focus on his core business. Nevertheless, it is clear that in the end he is the decision-maker,” the 59-year concluded.
“The understanding of the role is clear for everyone involved. It is about filtering things from the individual departments and then presenting Jurgen with the best possible basis for a decision. Decisions are then made on this basis. “
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