Big money transfers are complex and in this episode we look at this through the lens of a sporting director. We look at Chelsea and AC Milan and their recruitment since their takeovers in 2022 trying to understand the role a sporting director has. There is a discussion on the strategies of each club and whether the skills of a sporting director are diluted by big money transfers. We talk about Geoffrey Moncada at AC Milan and the fit an alignment after the departure of Paolo Maldini. We cover the roles of Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley at Chelsea working in the shadow of Todd Boehly and his ~€1bn transfer spend since he took charge of the club.
 
Sporting Directors' Corner aims to look at football in the context of Sporting Directors, to delve deeper into this multi-faceted role and its impact within football across the globe. Keep an eye out for the next episode and let us know any feedback you have in the comments.
 
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