Purslow steps down following Liverpool sale

LIVERPOOL FC has announced that managing director Christian Purslow, one of three independent directors appointed to the football club to engineer a sale of the business, has stepped down from his post following the conclusion of the £300m deal with New England Sports Ventures.

Purslow will, however, remain as a non-executive director and will act as special advisor to the club’s new owners.

New England Sports Ventures Chairman Tom Werner said: “We are delighted Christian has accepted our offer to help us and the club, given his great experience and love for Liverpool FC. We will now begin a global search process for a Chief Executive Officer.”

Purslow said: “I came to LFC to lead the club through a sale process to get the best overall deal including, vitally, the removal of the debt. I am immensely proud of what we have all achieved.”