And it's official: Graham Potter is Chelsea's new manager for the next five seasons. Neither Pochettino nor Zidane nor any other free coach.
Chelsea has opted for the coach of the surprising Brighton, 13 points in six games, fourth in the Premier, to occupy the seat where German Thomas Tuchel sat until Wednesday. Blue's defeat in the Champions League against Dinamo Zagreb triggered the London team's coach to be.
Potter said his first words as Chelsea manager: "I am incredibly proud and excited to represent Chelsea, this fantastic club, this great group of players, and developing a team and culture that our incredible fans can be part of.
Brighton for allowing me this opportunity, and Tony Bloom and all the players, staff, and supporters. Chairman Todd Boehly commented on Potter.
"We are delighted to bring Graham to Chelsea. He is a proven and innovative manager in the Premier League who fits our vision for the club. Not only is he extremely talented on the pitch, but he has skills and abilities that extend beyond the pitch and will make Chelsea a more successful club. He has had a huge impact on his previous clubs, and we look forward to his positive impact on Chelsea.
Chelsea already had a verbal agreement with Potter, who should give a pre-match press conference for Brighton against Bournemouth today, which is not scheduled and will not occur. The club owned by Todd Boehly negotiated the termination of their new manager's contract, something that will not come cheap.
Graham Potter arrived in his vehicle early in the afternoon at the Cobham Training Centre, Chelsea's training ground, where he later signed his contract as the new blue coach for the next five seasons.
Chelsea co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali have been impressed with Potter's work at Brighton, The Times reports. And they did not hesitate to call him the same morning they decided to fire Tuchel.
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