Confirmed: Fergal Harkin joins Standard Liege as Sporting Director

The Donegal native had worked at the City Football Group for 13 years.

Fergal Harkin is to oversee operations at a critical juncture of Standard’s history, most pressingly appointing a new coach following a disappointing 14th place finish in the Belgian Jupiler League.

Fergal Harkin has been officially named as sporting director of Belgian side Standard Liège.

After 13 years at Manchester City, the Donegal native (45) has left his role as Football Partnerships and Pathways Manager to take up the new position.