Chelsea appoint Graham Potter as new manager 

Chelsea has appointed Graham Potter, as new manager after leaving Brighton to replace the sacked Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge, on Thursday.

According to reports, Potter has agreed a five-year contract to take charge of the Premier League giants, with the club hailing his “progressive football and innovative coaching.”

Reacting to the development 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 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.”

WAKADAILY reports that the club sacked its manager Thomas Tuchel on Wednesday after the Blues suffered a shocking 1-0 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday.

 

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