Chelsea have announced they have appointed Frank
Arnesen to the role of sporting director at Stamford Bridge with
immediate effect.
Dane Arnesen has taken up his new role after working as
chief scout and director of youth and development at the Premier
League club.
A statement from Chelsea read: "Chelsea Football Club is
delighted to confirm that Frank Arnesen is to become sporting
director with immediate effect.
"He will continue with his roles relating to the reserves and
academy but will also now take on responsibilities relating to the
co-ordination of first team activity and supporting the first team
manager.
"Frank will continue to report to the chief executive, Peter
Kenyon.
"As Chelsea continues to grow rapidly, the board wanted
increased senior support for the first team and new manager on a
daily basis at Cobham to help assist the overall long-term football
and business strategy of the club."
Arnesen, who joined the football club board in May, moved to
Chelsea from rivals Tottenham in 2005 and continued to work at the
club under successive managers Jose Mourinho and Luiz Felipe
Scolari.
Arnesen has now been tasked with working for Italian Carlo
Ancelotti following the short-term contract at the club of Dutchman
Guus Hiddink.
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