‘Contract signed and visa done’ – Chelsea set to announce new arrival this week

According to reports, Chelsea will announce the arrival of Christopher Vivell as the club’s new technical director this week.

Vivell stepped down from his role at RB Leipzig in October and has been said to keen on joining Chelsea since then.

And now, according to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports, Vivell has signed a contract with the Blues and his visa application has been approved ahead of his arrival at Stamford Bridge.

Plettenberg tweeted: “If everything goes right the deal could be announced this week! Contracts signed & visa done as reported. He should start as Chelsea’s new Technical Director in December.

New leadership at Chelsea in progress, new transfer strategy the next windows.”

News #Vivell: If everything goes right the deal could be announced this week! Contracts signed & visa done as reported. He should start as Chelseas new Technical Director in December. New leadership at #CFC in progress, new transfer strategy the next windows. @SkySportDE 🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/yMTIs8BCgN

— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) December 19, 2022

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