Abramovich wants ex-Barcelona sporting director Planes to overhaul Chelsea recruitment

Chelsea are eager to secure former Barcelona sporting director Ramon Planes.

The club's owner, Roman Abramovich, wants to bring in more football expertise in the coming years.

He is hoping to sharpen the recruitment drive of the team, ensuring they are wasting less money on high-profile flops.

Planes, who has also had talks with Newcastle United, is Chelsea's first choice target for the position, per Diario Sport.

The director has also worked for Getafe, Elche and Espanyol.

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