Chelsea have confirmed that they have appointed Christopher Vivell as their new manager. The Stamford Bridge team announced Monday that Christopher Vivell will join immediately as the club’s new technical director.
The 36-year-old has previously been with RB Leipzig, RB Salzburg and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. He has worked at TSG 1899 Hoffenheim as a match analyst and scout. At RB Salzburg, he worked as Head of Scouting and Sports Coordinator before moving to RB Leipzig in August 2020.
Christopher Vivell left RB Leipzig in October 2022 and took up an advisory role at Chelsea. The Premier League club have now appointed him as their new manager.
“Chelsea FC are delighted to announce the appointment of Christopher Vivell. He joins immediately as Chelsea FC’s new manager,” Chelsea said in a statement, confirming the appointment of Christopher Vivell.
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Christopher Vivell ‘proud’ to join Chelsea
Christopher Vivell said he is proud to join Chelsea, who he said is building the most exciting project in world football.
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“Chelsea are building the most exciting project in world football and I am very proud to join the club. There is a lot of potential for the club to continue to succeed, develop and grow,” said Christopher Vivell.
“Under the new ownership, Graham Potter and the sports team in general, there is a clear and sustainable philosophy underpinned by performance analysis, data and innovation, and I am looking forward to participating in that.”
Meanwhile, Chelsea will face Bournemouth in their first Premier League since the winter break. The Blues are winless in their last five Premier League games. Graham Potter’s men have suffered three defeats and shared points in two matches in their previous five meetings in the English top flight.
Chelsea will try to get back to winning ways when they face Bournemouth in the Premier League on December 27.
Meanwhile, the west London outfit currently languishes in eighth place in the Premier League points table. Chelsea have 21 points from 14 Premier League games so far in the 22/23 season and are 16 points behind table leaders Arsenal.
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