Christoph Freund has confirmed he will remain as RB Salzburg's sporting director despite interest from Chelsea.
"When a club like Chelsea is interested in you, it is a big honour not just for you, but also for the work of the club in general," said Freund.
"But I've come to the conclusion that FC Red Bull Salzburg is the best place for me."
He added: "We're in the middle of a very intense phase and have important tasks to do in the Bundesliga, cup and Champions League - that's what my whole focus and concentration are on.