
Romano lifts lid on ‘big blow’ for Chelsea as director snubs club after being ‘ready to sign’
Fabrizio Romano has lifted the lid on Christoph Freund’s decision to reject Chelsea after the RB Salzburg director was initially “ready to sign”.
Fabrizio Romano has lifted the lid on Christoph Freund’s decision to reject Chelsea after the RB Salzburg director was initially “ready to sign”.
Christoph Freund has admitted that Chelsea were “interested” in him but he has confirmed that he has opted to remain at Red Bull Salzburg.
Chelsea may have to spread their sporting director net wider as RB are desperate to keep hold of Christoph Freund.
RB Salzburg managing director Stephan Reiter is confident Christoph Freund will not leave the Austrian champions for Chelsea.
Freund is close to becoming Chelsea’s new sporting director and Romano has had his say on the ‘priorities’ for him and Potter.
RB Salzburg administrator Christoph Freund is close to agreeing personal terms with Chelsea, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The RB Salzburg administrator has reportedly been in talks with Chelsea over the sporting director role.
Fabrizio Romano has hinted that Christian Pulisic will have a “big chance” to kickstart his Chelsea career under new manager Graham Potter.