Documents signed, visa done: Christopher Viviell to be announced as new Chelsea technical director soon
Former RB Leipzig technical director Christopher Vivell is due to officially join Chelsea in the same capacity in the coming days.
As per Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg, all the documents are signed between the Blues and the 36-year-old who has already obtained a work visa. Fabrizio Romano has confirmed the information.
Vivell is set to form part of the new structure at Stamford Bridge that Todd Boehly builds for a new long-term project.
At Leipzig, the German was responsible for transfers and scouting. His duties at Chelsea are expected to be the same.
Source: Florian Plettenberg, Fabrizio Romano