Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of Christopher Vivell as the club's new technical director ending Todd Boehly's long search to fill the role. football.london understood that Vivell joining Chelsea had been in place since October, but the formalities preventing an announcement have now been cleared, with the 36-year-old confirmed in his new role just a few weeks before the January transfer window opens.
He is the latest appointment to a recruitment team that has already seen Joe Shields, Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart announced since Boehly completed his takeover. Vivell spoke glowingly of the project that the Blues are developing upon his appointment.
The said: "Chelsea are building the most exciting project in global football and I'm extremely proud to be joining 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."
