Chelsea expected to name RB Salzburg’s Christoph Freund as new sporting director

Christoph Freund is expected to be named sporting director at Chelsea, the PA news agency understands.

The RB Salzburg administrator is thought to have agreed verbal terms on the role that new co-controlling owner Todd Boehly has filled on an interim basis this summer.

Freund is thought to have impressed Blues owners Boehly and Behdad Eghbali with his shrewdness, bold ideas and passion.

⚡ General Manager Stephan Reiter and Sporting Director Christoph Freund have extended their contracts with us until 2026! The dynamic duo will continue to be at the helm of our club for a minimum of four years