Chelsea want Bayer Leverkusen man as sporting director

Chelsea have turned their attention towards Bayer Leverkusen's Tim Steidten after failing to pursue Christoph Freund from RB Salzburg.

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Apr 02 2023
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Chelsea want Bayer Leverkusen man as sporting director — Chelsea want Bayer Leverkusen

Earlier this week, the Blues had identified Freund as the ideal candidate for the sporting director role, and personal terms were agreed.

However, Freund made a U-turn on the decision after speaking with Salzburg. The Austrian outfit convinced him to continue with them.

As a result, the Blues are now looking at various alternatives, and according to The Guardian, Steidten is a top name on their radar.

The 43-year-old was only promoted to the sporting director role at Leverkusen this summer, but the Blues are nonetheless keen on him.

Steidten was previously a fantastic scout for the Bundesliga outfit, and the Blues believe he could be a perfect fit for their vacancy.

It remains to be seen whether they can convince Leverkusen into releasing him. It may require a significant compensation package.

Chelsea restart their Premier League campaign following the international break with an away trip to London rivals Crystal Palace .