Chelsea name Paul Winstanley as transfer director as he follows Graham Potter from Brighton
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Chelsea make another raid on Brighton as they announce Paul Winstanley as their new transfer director – with the highly regarded talent seeker the SIXTH member of staff following Graham Potter
- Chelsea has appointed Paul Winstanley as Director of Global Talent and Transfers
- The talent spotter had spent eight years at fellow Premier League side Brighton
- Winstanley becomes the sixth member of staff to follow Graham Potter to Chelsea
- Todd Boehly’s Blues signed manager Potter from the Seagulls in September
Chelsea have appointed Paul Winstanley as their new Director of Global Talent and Transfers.
Winstanley had spent eight years with fellow Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion.
The highly regarded talent spotter becomes the sixth member of staff to follow manager Graham Potter from Brighton to Stamford Bridge after Potter was appointed Blues boss to replace Thomas Tuchel in early September.
Chelsea have appointed Paul Winstanley (pictured) as Director of Global Talent and Transfers
The highly rated talent spotter continues its staffing overhaul under new owner Todd Boehly
Winstanley becomes the sixth employee to succeed Brighton manager Graham Potter
Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly and co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbali said: ‘Paul is going to be a great asset to Chelsea.
“He is well respected and is an important senior addition as we continue to build a world-class sports team with immensely deep talent, ambition and dedication, who will work closely with us to take Chelsea forward. Paul shares our philosophy and fits seamlessly into the organization.’
Winstanley added: ‘I’m delighted to be joining Chelsea and continuing to work with Graham Potter and his team. There is a real sense of excitement and momentum around the new owner and this project.
“I look forward to working with such an excellent group of colleagues as the club enters a new era.”
More to follow.