Chelsea have finally confirmed the appointment of Christopher Vivell as their new technical director, more than two months after he left RB Leipzig.
Vivell will immediately take over from owner Todd Boehly, who had been filling in as interim sporting director since Marina Granovskia left Stamford Bridge. The appointment means that Vivell will be in place for the January transfer window, which will be key amid the Blues' poor form.
The German had spent two years at Leipzig working as sporting director, having been head of scouting at sister-club Red Bull Salzburg. Chelsea have long eyed Vivell, who was sacked by Leipzig back in October amid his links to Stamford Bridge.
