RB Leipzig technical director Christopher Vivell has been dismissed by the Bundesliga outfit amid reports linking him with a move to Chelsea.
Vivell joined Leipzig in 2020 after performing a similar
role at Salzburg, where he worked alongside Christoph Freund as the club
unearthed several young prospects, including Erling Haaland.
Both Vivell and Freund have recently been linked with
Chelsea, who have been looking to appoint a sporting director since Petr Cech’s
departure in June.
Chairman Todd Boehly has been performing the role on an
interim basis during the first few months of his tenure, but Vivell’s Leipzig
departure could potentially open the door to a move.
A statement from the German club said: “Christopher Vivell
was released from his position as technical director yesterday, Thursday, with
immediate effect due to differing views.”
Vivell’s former colleague Freund confirmed he would not be
making the move to Stamford Bridge last month, declaring: “I came to the
conclusion that I am in the best place at Salzburg, and a move was out of the
question for me.”
Chelsea have been linked with several other sporting
directors throughout their search, including Sevilla’s Monchi and Michael
Edwards, formerly of Liverpool.
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