November 15, (THEWILL) – Paul Winstanley has been named the new Director of Global Talent and Transfers at Chelsea, following eight years at Brighton, where he served as Graham Potter’s head of recruitment throughout that time.
Speaking of the opportunity, Winstanley said: “I’m thrilled to be joining Chelsea and to continue working with Graham Potter and his team. There is a real sense of excitement and momentum around the new ownership and this project. I’m looking forward to working with such an outstanding group of colleagues as the club moves into a new era.”
In addition, club chairman Todd Boehly and co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbali said: “Paul is going to be a great addition to Chelsea. He’s highly respected and is a key senior addition as we continue to build a world-class sporting team with a huge depth of talent, ambition and commitment who will work closely with us to drive Chelsea forward. Paul shares our philosophy and will fit seamlessly into the organisation.”
Winstanley joins Chelsea’s revamped recruitment squad in the footsteps of Laurence Stewart, and Boehly is hopeful that he will be joined by a few other new faces as he attempts to change the club’s philosophy regarding transfers.
Joe Shields has agreed to leave Southampton and move to Stamford Bridge in a lead recruitment role, while Christopher Vivell is anticipated to join in a short while in another director job.
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