Christopher Vivell has signed as new Man United director of rectruitment on short term deal. Christopher Vivell, a 37-year-old German, has previously worked for RB Leipzig and most recently for Chelsea, where he gained expertise in talent identification and player recruitment. His knowledge of operating in a multi-club model is expected to be beneficial for Manchester United’s sporting structure under new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Vivell has reached a full agreement with Manchester United to become their new Director of Recruitment with immediate effect. He is sought to aid INEOS in the summer transfer window and is expected to assist the club with its immediate recruitment needs before a longer-term deal is explored
Vivell’s role at Manchester United officially started on Thursday, July 4, and he will report to the club’s newly-appointed sporting director, Dan Ashworth. He will lend his expertise around player recruitment and talent identification, with the possibility of his temporary appointment leading to a full-time position at the club
Vivell has an impressive recruitment record in both Austria and Germany, having been involved in the signings of notable players such as Erling Haaland, Josko Gvardiol, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Mohamed Simakan. His experience at Chelsea, RB Leipzig, and Red Bull Salzburg has earned him a big reputation as a top talent spotter and deal-closer
In summary, Christopher Vivell has been appointed as the new Director of Recruitment at Manchester United on a short-term deal, bringing with him valuable expertise in talent identification and player recruitment from his previous roles at RB Leipzig and Chelsea.
