German joined from RB Leipzig in DecemberChelsea continue to overhaul recruitment structure
Chelsea have placed Christopher Vivell on gardening leave seven months after hiring the German as their technical director.
Vivell was in charge of football “globally” but is set to leave Stamford Bridge as Chelsea continue to overhaul their recruitment structure. The club’s ownership has decided to hand over much of the control to the co-sporting directors, Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart.
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