Manchester United are bidding to add recruitment specialist Christopher Vivell to the club’s new hierarchy, the most recent appointment of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, according to reports. The Red Devils are said to be eyeing a move to Vivell in the short term, a very important first summer movement window for the INEOS regime.
The 37-year-old was named Chelsea’s new manager in December 2022 before leaving after just five months due to considerations over his role in the club’s structure.
He now appears to be the latest to take a prominent role alongside United’s most sensible footballing decision-makers Omar Berrada, Dan Ashworth and Jason Wilcox.
According to The Athletic, Ratcliffe hopes to draw on Vivell’s experience in skill identity and player recruitment at the start of his rebuilding task at Old Trafford.
It is claimed that the German would also offer wisdom and pleasure in relation to multi-club models, which United are expected to explore in the future.
Prior to his brief stint at Stamford Bridge, Vivell spent six years at Red Bull, overseeing highly successful transfers, bringing in Erling Haaland and Benjamin Sesko.
He served as RB Salzburg’s recruitment leader and sports coordinator from November 2015 to July 2020, before working at RB Leipzig.
Vivell was appointed technical director of the Bundesliga club in August 2020 and also oversaw the role of team planner before leaving for a new challenge in October 2022.
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The beloved personality has also been concerned about the signing of Dominik Szoboszlai and Josko Gvardiol, among other names.
Sky Germany reports that an agreement has been reached to appoint Vivell as United’s recruitment director, with his squad representing the final hurdle before official confirmation.
Vivell is expected to carry out United’s recruitment over the next two move windows: this summer and January 2025, which will likely involve making plans for next summer.
He appears to be the fourth big-name chef to arrive at Old Trafford since Ratcliffe became part-owner in February.
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Jason Wilcox has been running for United’s new manager for a few months after stepping down as Southampton’s director of football.
On Monday, the Red Devils announced that they had nevertheless reached an agreement with Newcastle United for sporting director Dan Ashworth.
The 53-year-old had been on gardening leave for more than four months while Newcastle demanded £20 million. However, a compromise has now been reached and Ashworth cannot start soon.
The new executive leader, Omar Berrada, will arrive on July 13 at the end of his gardening leave at Manchester City.
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