Joe Shields has been confirmed as Chelsea’s new Co-Director of Recruitment and Talent.
Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali released a joint statement with their intentions: “We have a clear plan and will adopt a modern, data-driven philosophy, focused on elite emerging talent”.
Official, confirmed. Joe Shields has been appointed by Chelsea as new Co-Director of Recruitment and Talent. 🚨🔵 #CFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 27, 2022
Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali: “We have a clear plan and will adopt a modern, data-driven philosophy, focused on elite emerging talent”.
Shields is known for his work primarily with Manchester City and more recently at Southampton. His signing is seen as a statement of intent from the Chelsea hierarchy.
Exclusive: Chelsea are closing in on the agreement with Southampton to appoint Joe Shields as new Director of Recruitment. 🚨🔵 #CFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 12, 2022
Huge statement by club owners as Shields is highly rated after his top work with Southampton and Man City, discovering many talents. pic.twitter.com/VV2TCd1zDn
