Vivell appointed Chelsea Technical Director as restructure takes shape

CHRISTOPHER VIVELL has been appointed as the new Technical Director at Chelsea.

The German takes on the same title as Laurence Stewart, who joined the Blues in October from AS Monaco.

It is not yet clear what their respective responsibilities will be or how they will dovetail, although Chelsea have said that Stewart will help them to “build a world-class global sporting organisation to consistently win on the pitch” and “provide player pathways to help develop our talent."

Vivell was Technical Director at RB Leipzig for two years before exiting in October. He was responsible for recruitment and scouting across all age groups with the German club, as well as co-ordinating the overall strategy for squad building and recruitment among Red Bull’s wider football group.

Prior to this he spent five years with Leipzig’s sister club, RB Salzburg, as Head of Scouting and Recruitment. He has also been a first-team scout and video analyst at Hoffenheim.

Vivell said: “Chelsea are building the most exciting project in global football and I’m extremely proud to be joining the club. There is so much potential for the club to continue to succeed, develop and grow.

“Under the new ownership, Graham Potter and the broader sporting team, there is a clear and sustainable philosophy underpinned by performance analysis, data and innovation, and I am looking forward to playing a part in that.”

Chairman Boehly and co-controlling owner Eghbali added: “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 confident he will continue on his impressive trajectory 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.”