BREAKING NEWS: Liverpool man has announced this evening that he will leave the club in 2025.
Dave Fallows is set to leave Liverpool Football Club by the end of this year. Having joined the club in 2012, he arrived alongside Barry Hunter, a fellow former Manchester City colleague who now serves as Liverpool’s chief scout.
The 64-year-old has played a significant role in the club’s recruitment successes, being instrumental in key signings such as Mo Salah in 2017 for £34.3 million, as well as Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker. These acquisitions reflect the club’s strong recruitment strategy during his tenure. Back in 2020, Jurgen Klopp highlighted Fallows’ influence, acknowledging the scouting department’s enthusiasm for Salah’s transfer. Klopp recalled, “The scouting department was really behind me, and wanted to do it even earlier so that nobody could jump in! Michael Edwards, Dave Fallows, and Barry [Hunter], they were really in my ear and were on it: ‘Come on, come on, Mo Salah, he’s the solution!’”
Paul Joyce confirmed Fallows’ departure on Friday via X (formerly Twitter), noting that Fallows, currently the director of scouting and recruitment, will leave after more than a decade at Liverpool. Reflecting on his time at the club, Fallows expressed gratitude, stating on Liverpool’s official website, “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.”
Fallows has already been involved in the transition process behind the scenes, preparing for the next phase of Liverpool’s recruitment strategy. His exit marks another significant change in the club’s structure, following Michael Edwards’ departure in 2021 after a decade as sporting director, and Julian Ward’s subsequent leadership.
After 12 years in a demanding role, it is understandable that Fallows might seek new challenges. Working at a club like Liverpool, especially in a high-responsibility position, is both fulfilling and exhausting. Jurgen Klopp himself acknowledged reaching a limit after nine years as manager. The length of Fallows’ service is a testament to his commitment, and he deserves recognition for his contributions to the club’s success over the years.
