Christopher Vivell has claimed Chelsea are building the most exciting project in global football following his appointment as technical director. The former RB Leipzig chief takes the role vacated by Petr Cech following the takeover of the club in the summer by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital.
Vivell's arrival, a long-anticipated appointment, follows in the line of Joe Shields as co-director of recruitment and talent, Laurence Stewart as a technical director to focus on football globally and Paul Winstanley as director of global talent and transfers. The Blues' latest director will bring more experience of working within a multi-club model, having worked for both RB Leipzig and RB Salzburg.
The German native was responsible for recruitment and scouting across all age groups and also spent time co-ordinating the overall strategy for squad building across Red Bull's football group. In his role at Stamford Bridge, Vivell is expected to provide support to Graham Potter and the ownership group as a key member of the leadership group.
