By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

RB Leipzig part company with technical director Christopher Vivell

Christopher Vivell has left the position as technical director at RB Leipzig.
RB Leipzig technical director Christopher Vivell has been relieved of his duties, the Bundesliga outfit have announced.

In a statement, RB Leipzig have revealed that Vivell was released from his position as technical director yesterday, Thursday, "due to differing views".

The tasks of the 35-year-old will be taken over by the existing set-up until Max Eberl begins his work as managing director for sport on 15th December 2022.

According to Fabrizio Romano and The Telegraph, Vivell will be named new Chelsea sporting director.

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