Manchester United appoint Christopher Vivell as full-time director of recruitment
Manchester United have appointed Christopher Vivell as director of recruitment on a full-time basis following his interim spell in the position.
Vivell signed a short-term deal last summer, with a view to potentially staying at Old Trafford permanently, and the 38-year-old German has now put pen to paper on a multi-year contract.
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The fresh agreement will include a reduced salary, which underlines his desire and commitment to occupy a key role in the INEOS-led rebuild of United over a prolonged period.
Vivell reports into technical director Jason Wilcox, who has assumed greater responsibility after the departure of sporting director Dan Ashworth after five months at the club.
The former Chelsea and RB Leipzig executive will lead United's global recruitment operation, scouting structure and emerging talent.
This is among the areas which are set to see staff let go, although United declined to comment as they are in a formal legal redundancy process.
It forms part of a wider overhaul of the club's football structure, which United say is aimed at creating a more lean, agile and efficient set-up.
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