JUST IN: Chelsea Replaces Tuchel With New Head Coach, Graham Potter

A day after the sacking of Thomas Tuchel, Chelsea has appointed former Brighton & Hove Albion F.C, Graham Potter, as the new head coach.

Chelsea parted ways with Tuchel after he lost to Dinamo Zagreb in the UEFA Champions League.

“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 club announced on Thursday.

Todd Boehly, Chairman of Chelsea said the new manager will bring the desired success.

He 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 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.”