Chelsea have confirmed Graham Potter as the club's new Head coach with the former Brighton boss signing a five-year contract.
The Blues held talks with Potter after considering him and Mauricio Pochettino as the two leading candidates football.london understands. Brighton gave permission for Potter to speak with the Blues' ownership with a verbal agreement being reached late on Wednesday evening.
Thomas Tuchel was sacked on Wednesday morning after tensions grew between the German and co-owner Todd Boehly. After just three wins from their opening seven fixtures in all competitions, the Blues' ownership took the decision to sack Tuchel, with Potter now set to take charge for the clash against Fulham this weekend.
