David Weir becomes the latest high-profile ex-Brighton & Hove Albion employee to join Chelsea as he completed a move to sister club StrasbourgTodd Boehly has swooped on Brighton & Hove Albion again(Image: Getty Images)Former Brighton & Hove Albion technical director David Weir has joined Ligue 1 side Strasbourg as their sporting director – as Chelsea’s owners swooped on the Seagulls again. David Weir, a former defender from Brighton &Hove Albion’s AMEX Stadium, is the latest employee to join Chelsea. However, this time he will be joining their sister club. Weir left the South Coast club early September following seven years. The 55-year old had held multiple positions at Brighton before advancing to the position of technical director, under Tony Bloom. Although he will start his role at Strasbourg on November 1, he lands his role at the club who are wholly owned by Blues ownership group BlueCo.READ MORE: ‘I’m a Chelsea legend – now I’m judging the world’s most beautiful women in Miss Universe’READ MORE: Cole Palmer injury news: Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca gives update after frustrating setbackWeir joins the likes of Graham Potter to make the move linking up with BlueCo from Brighton, with the former West Ham United boss one of the more high profile departures for Stamford Bridge. Facundo buonaotte, Moises caicedo and Robert Sanchez, along with Marc Cucurella have all made the move from Brighton to Chelsea. One X user said: “Utterly embarrassing.” Boehly, BlueCo and the rest of their team are OBSESSED by Brighton! What are the Strasbourg fans doing to your team? I’m sorry for you.”Another said: “This is becoming funnier by the minute, we are officially a feeder club for Chelsea and Chelsbourg.””Do not you feel the slightest sense of shame?” A X-user was asked the question. Weir is excited about working with Hull’s former Hull City Manager Liam Rosenior is looking to continue the growth of their company.“It is a great honor to join Racing,” He said. “A historic club with a strong identity and growing ambition.”I was convinced by the project and the quality of the people already in place. I am eager to settle in Strasbourg and become fully involved in the life of Racing.”I look forward to working with Liam (Rosenior) and all the teams to contribute to Racing’s success this season and in the years to come.”Join Mirror’s new WhatsApp Community and get your daily dose via WhatsApp Football content. Our community members also receive special offers, promotions and advertisements from us and our partner. You can leave our community at any time if you do not like it. Sky Sports discount Premier League and EFL PackageThis article contains affiliates links. We receive a commission for any sales that we generate. Learn more£43£35SkyGet the deal hereSky has slashed the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle ahead of the 2025/26 season, saving members £192 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games next season, an increase of up to 100 more.
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