Chelsea Football Club have announced Graham Potter as their new manager following the sacking of Thomas Tuchel.
Potter has put pen to paper on a five-year contract with the Blues after leaving his post at Brighton and Hove Albion.
“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.” said Potter.
Co-owner and 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.
Potter started his managerial career in January 2011 with Swedish club Östersund winning three promotions and the Svenska Cupen with Östersund, leading them to the 2017–18 UEFA Europa League knockout stage.
He was appointed manager of Championship club Swansea City in June 2018, and moved on to Brighton & Hove Albion of the Premier League a year later.
