Christoph Freund: Last News

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly could further his pursuit to follow the Red Bull model by bringing in RB Leipzig's technical director having overseen a medical for star player Christopher Nkunku. The Blues co-owner, chairman and interim sporting director has been open about his plans to create a multi-club model in the style of both Manchester City and Red Bull GmbH.Taking that interest one step further, Chelsea are reportedly negotiating terms over the transfer of Nkunku while adding their club chief to a list of candidates. READ MORE: Chelsea loanee Ethan Ampadu sets disastrous unwanted Serie A record for Spezia The Standard report that Leipzig chief Christopher Vivell has been added to their wish list after the club missed out on Red Bull Salzburg sporting director Christoph Freund.

Chelsea in order to remain as Red Bull Salzburg sporting director having been heavily linked to the vacant Stamford Bridge role.The update comes after Freund was at Stamford Bridge last week as Red Bull Salzburg took on Chelsea in Graham Potter's first game in charge - which ended as a draw. Chelsea are even thought to have agreed a deal with Freund with Salzburg notified of his imminent departure before the change of heart - which was explained by Freund to fans.READ MORE: Erling Haaland and five other stars Chelsea's target Christoph Freund has developedThe 45-year-old said: "When a club like Chelsea is interested in you, it is a big honour not just for you, but also for the work of the club in general."But I've come to the conclusion that FC Red Bull Salzburg is the best place for me."We're in the middle of a very intense phase and have important tasks to do in the Bundesliga, Cup and Champions League – that's what my whole focus and concentration are on."Where will Chelsea finish in the Premier League this season under Graham Potter? Give us your thoughts in the comments section below.Red Bull Salzburg CEO Stephan Reiter added: "Christoph Freund has been performing wonderful work for us for many years, and only recently extended his contract to 2026.

Chelsea are reportedly set to sign Christoph Freund as their new sporting director after agreeing personal terms with the Austrian.Freund was at Stamford Bridge in the week as Red Bull Salzburg - where Freund is currently a chief - took on Chelsea in Graham Potter's first game in charge. It's believed Todd Boehly is a big fan of the Red Bull model and of Freund's data-led approach.Red Bull's footballing empire has struggled over the past couple of seasons as Leipzig have fallen away in the Bundesliga.

Chelsea's 'next sporting director' Christoph Freund was spotted at Stamford Bridge for the Blues' Champions League clash. However, not is all as it seems as Freund has travelled to London with Red Bull Salzburg - where he still has a role. The Austrian side were Graham Potter's first challenge as the Blues boss, with the game finishing 1-1.