Chelsea made the decision to part ways with Graham Potter after their Premier League defeat to Aston Villa. Following the loss, the Blues sit in eleventh with a crucial Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid on the horizon.
Internal talks on Potter's future took place on Sunday, with the decision seemingly taken to remove him from the helm at Stamford Bridge. Their full statement read: "Chelsea FC has announced that Graham Potter has departed the club. Graham has agreed to collaborate with the Club to facilitate a smooth transition. In his time with the club, Graham has taken us to the quarter-final of the Champions League, where we will face Real Madrid. Chelsea would like to thank Graham for all his efforts and contribution and wish him well for the future."
Co-controlling owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali said: "On behalf of everyone at the club, we want to thank Graham sincerely for his contribution to Chelsea. We have the highest degree of respect for Graham as a coach and as a person. He has always conducted himself with professionalism and integrity and we are all disappointed in this outcome.
