CHELSEA have confirmed the appointment of Joe Shields as their new transfer guru.
The talent-spotter joins from Southampton after Ralph Hasenhuttl revealed the move earlier this month.
And Shields’ official new role at Chelsea is Co-Director of Recruitment and Talent.
He only joined Saints as chief scout in July after nine years at Manchester City.
Shields raided his old side for top youngsters including Romeo Lavia and Gavin Bazunu.