Former Everton star David Weir becomes sports director of Strasbourg: what does it mean.

New sports director for Strasbourg

According to The Sun: The owners of Chelsea, BlueCo, announced a new appointment from Brighton. David Weir, 55, has become the new sports director of Strasbourg and will start working on November 1.

The French club Strasbourg is owned by Todd Boehly and BlueCo, who also own Chelsea. Weir, a former Premier League star, played for teams such as England and Everton.

“I will always be grateful to this club and to everyone who supported me during my time here.”

David Weir's appointment as sports director may be an important step for Strasbourg in the new season. His experience in the Premier League and understanding of European football could positively impact the development and results of the team.

A key task for Weir will be to form a competitive team so that the club can fight for higher positions in the league table. Time will tell what successes the new sports director will achieve in his work.