Chelsea announce Graham Potter as new manager
Potter joins from Brighton after German coach Thomas Tuchel was sacked by the Stamford Bridge outfit on Wednesday.
Chelsea have announced the appointment of Graham Potter as the club’s new manager.
Potter joins from Brighton after German coach Thomas Tuchel was sacked by the Stamford Bridge outfit on Wednesday.
“Chelsea Football Club is delighted to welcome Graham Potter as our new Head Coach, joining us on a five-year contract to bring his progressive football and innovative coaching to the Club,” the Premier League club said in a statement on Thursday.
On making the move to Chelsea, Potter said: “I am incredibly proud and excited to represent Chelsea FC, this fantastic football club. I am very excited to partner with Chelsea’s new ownership group and look forward to meeting and working with the exciting group of players and to develop a team and culture that our amazing fans can be proud of. I would also like to place my sincere thanks to Brighton & Hove Albion for allowing me this opportunity and in particular Tony Bloom and all the players, staff and supporters for their continued support during my time at the club.”
Boehly ‘thrilled’ with appointment
Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly said: “We are thrilled to bring Graham to Chelsea. He is a proven coach and an innovator in the Premier League who fits our vision for the Club. Not only is he extremely talented on the pitch, he has skills and capabilities that extend beyond the pitch which will make Chelsea a more successful Club. He has had a major impact at his previous Clubs and we look forward to his positive impact at Chelsea. We look forward to supporting him, his coaching team and the squad in realising their full potential in the coming months and years.”
Potter leaves Brighton
Potter has taken Brighton to fourth in the table so far this season with six wins, one defeat and a draw.
The 47-year-old was appointed by the club in May 2019 and has led the side to 15th, 16th and ninth-place finishes in his three seasons in charge. He managed Swansea City in the Championship before joining Brighton.