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·8 August 2020
Aston Villa name Rob Mackenzie as new head of recruitment
Aston Villa name Rob Mackenzie as new head of recruitment | OneFootball
Aston Villa have named Rob Mackenzie as their new Head of Recruitment.
Highly-rated Mackenzie is joining from Belgian club OH Leuven and will work alongside new sporting director Johan Lange as the club's head of recruitment.
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He was previously part of the Leicester scouting team which took the likes of Riyad Mahrez and Esteban Cambiasso to the King Power Stadium, while he also played a part in Tottenham's capture of Son Heung-min and Toby Alderweireld.
Villa have carried out a thorough review of their recruitment department and see Mackenzie's appointment as key to improving their record in the transfer market.
Villa boss Dean Smith will still have a major say on signings, with the club aiming for a blend of old-fashioned scouting with modern methods, says the Express & Star.
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