Chelsea have confirmed that Laurence Stewart will be part of the membership as a technical director upon finishing duties at AS Monaco.
- Stewart to go away Monaco for Chelsea
- Will concentrate on soccer globally for the Blues
- Joins rising soccer staff at membership
WHAT HAPPENED? Chelsea confirmed in an official assertion on their web site that Stewart, who serves as technical director at Ligue 1 aspect AS Monaco, will go away the membership to go to Stamford Bridge, upon wrapping up his duties with the Monegasque outfit.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Stewart joins a rising footballing operations staff at Chelsea that has been re-assembled underneath the brand new possession. Joe Shields is about to hitch from Southampton to function the membership’s co-director of recruitment, whereas different candidates proceed to be linked with the rising division.
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WHAT THEY SAID: Stewart advised Chelsea’s web site: “I’m delighted to be becoming a member of Chelsea and excited in regards to the imaginative and prescient and course of the membership underneath the brand new possession group. I’m excited to hitch them to assist them construct a world-class world sporting organisation to persistently win on the pitch on the highest ranges and supply participant pathways to assist develop our expertise.”
Membership chairman Todd Boehly and controlling co-owner Behdad Eghbali added: “Laurence is a crucial appointment as we plan to construct a deep sporting staff that can collaborate carefully. Laurence is a world-class soccer chief who understands expertise administration, information and scouting, participant growth and efficiency.”
THE VERDICT:
WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA? The membership continues to reshape away from the pitch underneath the brand new possession regime. Stewart’s appointment is unlikely to be the final as Boehly and different house owners proceed to go away their mark on the Blues.
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