CONFIRMED: Graham Potter named new manager of Chelsea

Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of Graham Potter as the new manager at the club following the sacking of Thomas Tuchel. 

Potter joins from Brighton and Hove Albion.

According to a statement on the Chelsea website, Potter, who will bring "progressive football and innovative coaching to the club", has signed a 5-year deal.

Following the announcement, Potter called Chelsea a fantastic club and one that he was proud to manage.

"I am incredibly proud and excited to represent Chelsea FC, this fantastic football club," Potter said."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."

Todd Boehly, Chelsea chairman, called Potter an innovator and said the club were thrilled that he agreed to join. 

"We are thrilled to bring Graham to Chelsea," said Boehly, part of the consortium that bought the club from Roman Abramovich.

"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."

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