Burnley appoints Diego Lopez as chief football officer

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 11:01 · Archive

Burnley have appointed Diego Lopez as chief football officer following manager Nicky Hayen's dismissal.

Burnley have appointed Diego Lopez as their new chief football officer, with responsibility for football operations, recruitment and sporting structure. The 37-year-old Spaniard joins from Serie A side Genoa, where he held the same role. His appointment follows the club parting company with manager Nicky Hayen after a damaging 4-1 defeat to Lincoln City on Saturday.

Burnley are struggling in 22nd place in the Championship after a dismal start to the season, having won just one game in 12. The club are also without a home league win since beating Leeds United at Turf Moor over a year ago. Club chairman Alan Pace said the appointment was about raising standards across the football club. 'We wanted someone with deep experience in recruitment and player development, a strong knowledge of European markets and a clear understanding of how those come together to strengthen a club over the long term,' Pace said.

Lopez has previously worked as head scout at Monaco, Lille, Excelsior Mouscron and Bordeaux, and held a director of sport role at RC Lens. His appointment is understood to have been in the pipeline since he left Genoa at the start of October. 'I am eager to start exploring the great potential of this club,' Lopez said.

How it is being reported

• Burnley appoint Lopez as chief football officerStruggling Burnley appoint Diego Lopez as their new chief football officer with the club looking for a new manager following Nicky Hayen's dismissal.BBC Lancashire · 26 Oct, 10:34
• Burnley confirm appointment of Diego Lopez as chief football officerBurnley confirm the appointment of Diego Lopez as chief football officerBurnley Express · 26 Oct, 09:45

In this story: Burnley · Diego Lopez · Genoa · Nicky Hayen · Alan Pace · Lincoln City · Monaco · Lille

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