Chelsea are set to announce the appointment of Christopher Vivell as their new technical director after the German's contentious departure from RB Leipzig.
The Blues have been scouring Europe for a new director following the departure of the highly-regarded Marina Granovskaia this summer. Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly has been serving as interim sporting director, overseeing a major summer of investment in the squad.
Now, Stamford Bridge chiefs have opted to make the permanent appointment of Vivell just a matter of days after he left German club Leipzig. The Bundesliga side announced at the end of September that the 35-year-old was leaving his technical director role due to "contrasting views", and he quickly agreed terms to join the Blues.
