100% hit rate: Christopher Vivell is silently solving the biggest Man United problem

Manchester United have navigated a turbulent decade, with the last 10–12 years falling well short of the standards once set at Old Trafford.

A chronic inability to get recruitment right has been at the heart of that decline, with costly misfires repeatedly derailing progress.

From Alexis Sanchez to Antony and Jadon Sancho, the list of expensive disappointments is both lengthy and painful.

Christopher Vivell was appointed as Man United’s director of global talent on a temporary basis in July 2024.