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Daily Mirror
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Tom Blow

Chelsea dealt major manager problem as eye-watering Graham Potter clause emerges

Chelsea will have to stump up an enormous £16million to appoint Graham Potter as their new boss following Thomas Tuchel's exit on Wednesday.

The Blues are on the hunt for a new manager after saying goodbye to Tuchel. The German enjoyed a successful 20-month spell at Stamford Bridge, winning the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup, as well as reaching three other finals.

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly, who succeeded Roman Abramovich in May, sacked Tuchel after Tuesday's surprise 1-0 Champions League defeat by Dinamo Zagreb. Chelsea were Europe's highest spenders in the summer, investing more than £250million in the squad.

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