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Barely 24 hours after sacking German Coach Thomas Tuchel, Chelsea FC signs Graham Potter from Brighton & Albion on a five years contract.
Graham left Brighton & Albion in the early hours of Thursday after saying goodbye to players and club staffs in and supporters to arrive at Chelsea FC to finalize the deal. He would be in charge of the first team immediately.
After signing the deal, he had this to say, “I am incredibly proud and excited to represent Chelsea FC. I am very excited to partner with the new Chelsea 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 and also like to place my sincere thanks to Brighton & Albion for allowing this opportunity and in particular Tony Bloom and all the players, staff and supporters for their continued support during my time at the club“.
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The 47 years old will reunite with Marc Cucurella after switching from Brighton & Albion to Chelsea in the summer transfer window.
Graham led Brighton to their best ever position (6th) on the Premier League standing last season and currently the club sit 4th on the League table.
Graham first test will be at the Craven Cottage to face Fulham this Saturday at 12.30 (UK time) in the English Premier League.
