Chelsea have appointed Christopher Vivell as the club’s new technical director.
Vivell, 36, beforehand labored at RB Leipzig in his native Germany the place he was chargeable for recruitment and scouting throughout all age teams.
Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly mentioned Vivell would offer help for supervisor Graham Potter.
Boehly mentioned: “We are delighted that Christopher is taking up this important leadership role at the club.
“His work in Germany and Austria speaks for itself. We are assured he’ll proceed on his spectacular trajectory right here at Chelsea.
“He will provide important support to Graham and the ownership group and play a vital part in advancing our overall vision for the club.”
Vivell mentioned: “Chelsea are constructing essentially the most thrilling challenge in world soccer and I’m extraordinarily proud to be becoming a member of the membership.
“There is so much potential for the club to continue to succeed, develop and grow.
“Under the new possession, Graham Potter and the broader sporting staff, there’s a clear and sustainable philosophy underpinned by efficiency evaluation, knowledge and innovation, and I’m wanting ahead to enjoying a component in that.”
Vivell beforehand spent 5 years with Leipzig’s sister membership Red Bull Salzburg as head of scouting and recruitment, overseeing the signings of Erling Haaland and Karim Adeyemi throughout his time in Austria.
He had labored as first-team scout at Bundesliga membership Hoffenheim earlier than that.
Vivell succeeds Petr Cech, the former Chelsea goalkeeper who left in the summertime after three years within the function.
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