Brighton head of recruitment Sam Jewell accepts role at Chelsea

The 34-year-old, who is the son of former top-flight manager Paul Jewell, joined Albion in May 2016 as recruitment manager for the men's under-21 side and became emerging talent manager in March 2019.

A general view of the Chelsea club crest. Pic: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

Brighton's head of recruitment Sam Jewell has been placed on gardening leave after accepting a new position at Premier League rivals Chelsea.

Jewell took up the role with the Seagulls in 2022 following the departure of his predecessor Paul Winstanley to Stamford Bridge.