Christopher Vivell: Chelsea appoint former RB Leipzig recruiting chief as club’s new technical director | football news
Christopher Vivell: Chelsea appoint former RB Leipzig recruiting chief as club’s new technical director | football news
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Chelsea have appointed Christopher Vivell as the club’s new technical director.
Vivell, 36, previously worked at RB Leipzig in his native Germany, where he was responsible for recruiting and scouting all age groups.
Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly said Vivell would support manager Graham Potter.
Boehly said: “We are delighted that Christopher is taking on this important leadership role at the club.
“His work in Germany and Austria speaks for itself. We’re confident he’ll continue his impressive journey here at Chelsea.
“He will provide important support to Graham and the ownership group and will play an important role in advancing our overall vision for the club.”
Vivell said: “Chelsea are building the most exciting project in global football and I am very proud to join the club.
“There is so much potential for the club to continue to thrive, develop and grow.
“Under new ownership, Graham Potter, and the broader sports team, there is a clear and sustainable philosophy, underpinned by performance analysis, data and innovation, and I look forward to being a part of it.”
Vivell previously worked for Leipzig sister club Red Bull Salzburg for five years as Head of Scouting and Recruitment and during his time in Austria oversaw the signings of Erling Haaland and Karim Adeyemi.
He previously worked as a professional scout for Bundesliga club Hoffenheim.
Vivell succeeds Petr Cech, the former Chelsea goalkeeper who quit in the summer after three years in the role.
