Chelsea have introduced the appointment of former RB Leipzig government Christopher Vivell because the membership’s new technical director.
- Vivell left Leipzig in October
- German was chargeable for recruitment & scouting
- Vivell becoming a member of ‘most fun venture in world soccer’
WHAT HAPPENED? Chelsea confirmed the appointment of Vivell on Wednesday morning, with the 35-year-old filling the place vacated by membership legend Petr Cech in the summertime. Having beforehand co-ordinated the general technique for scouting and recruitment at RB Leipzig, the German will now present assist to Blues supervisor Graham Potter and the membership’s possession group.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Vivell additionally spent 5 years with Leipzig’s sister membership RB Salzburg in Austria and was beforehand a scout at Bundesliga facet Hoffenheim. Vivell follows Joe Shields, who left Southampton in October to turn out to be co-director of recruitment and expertise at Stamford Bridge. In October, Chelsea additionally confirmed that Laurence Stewart will be part of the membership from Monaco in a separate technical director position “specializing in soccer globally”.
WHAT THEY SAID?: Following his appointment, Vivell stated in a press release: “Chelsea are constructing essentially the most thrilling venture in world soccer and I’m extraordinarily proud to be becoming a member of the membership. There may be a lot potential for the membership to proceed to succeed, develop and develop. Underneath the brand new possession, Graham Potter and the broader sporting group, there’s a clear and sustainable philosophy underpinned by efficiency evaluation, knowledge and innovation, and I’m wanting ahead to enjoying an element in that.”
Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali, co-controlling proprietor, added: “We’re delighted that Christopher is taking over this vital management position on the membership. His work in Germany and Austria speaks for itself. We’re assured he’ll proceed on his spectacular trajectory right here at Chelsea.”
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WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA? Graham Potter’s facet will take of their first post-World Cup outing on December 27, with Bournemouth set to reach at Stamford Bridge for a Premier League conflict.