David Weir, Ex-Brighton Hove Albion Director, Joins Chelsea Affiliate Strasbourg
Former Brighton & Hove Albion technical director David Weir has been appointed as the new sporting director of Chelsea’s affiliate club, Racing Club de Strasbourg. The announcement was made on October 31, 2025, marking a transition for Weir after his departure from Brighton earlier that month.
David Weir’s Appointment at Strasbourg
Weir, who served Brighton for seven years, expressed enthusiasm about joining Strasbourg. He noted the club’s historic significance and its growing ambitions. “I was convinced by the project and the quality of the people already in place,” he stated.
His role becomes effective from November 1, 2025. Weir looks forward to collaborating with manager Liam Rosenior and contributing to the team’s success.
Weir’s Background
- Age: 55 years
- Former Scotland international, with over 600 club appearances
- Joined Brighton in 2018 as loans manager
- Promoted to assistant technical director and later technical director until September 2025
Links Between Brighton and Chelsea’s BlueCo
Weir is the latest former Brighton figure to join Chelsea’s ownership group, BlueCo. This trend includes:
- Graham Potter – Former head coach at Brighton, appointed as Chelsea’s head coach in September 2022
- Marc Cucurella, Moises Caicedo, Robert Sanchez, Joao Pedro, and Facundo Buonanotte – Players signed from Brighton
- Valentin Barco and Julio Enciso – Recent signings for Strasbourg from Brighton
Additionally, Paul Winstanley, co-sporting director at Chelsea, previously led scouting at Brighton.
Strasbourg’s Current Performance
As of now, Racing Club de Strasbourg is performing well in Ligue 1, currently placed fourth and just two points behind league leaders Paris Saint-Germain.
Weir’s appointment signifies a strategic move for both him and Strasbourg as the club aims for continued growth and success in the upcoming season.
