Man Utd appoint former Chelsea man Christopher Vivell as full-time director of recruitment

The former RB Leipzig executive joined United in an interim spell last summer and now The Athletic report the German has signed a 'multi-year contract' to stay in his recruitment role.

The report adds that this new agreement will see Vivell, 38, carry on with a reduced salary - at a time when United are planning on making hundreds of staff redundant as part of a cost-cutting initiative.

Vivell will report to United's technical director Jason Wilcox, who has taken on greater responsibility after the departure of sporting director Dan Ashworth in late 2024.

Aside from Vivell's confirmation, United are focusing on securing three points at home to relegation-threatened Ipswich Town on Wednesday in the Premier League.