Chelsea manager LIVE updates: Graham Potter leaves Brighton training ground after saying goodbyes, Tuchel axed
Thomas Tuchel was sacked by Chelsea on Wednesday. Graham Potter was appointed as the new manager. The contract includes a clause that allows his coaching staff to leave with him. Chelsea owner Todd Boehly welcomes Potter. He describes him as a Premier League "innovator". The compensation package of at least £20m with Brighton was finalised. It also includes payments to cover the loss of coaches Billy Reid, Bruno, Bjorn Hamberg, goalkeeping coach Ben Roberts and assistant head of recruitment Kyle Macaulay. All of them worked with Potter at both Ostersunds in Sweden and Swansea.
Graham Potter has been appointed as the new Chelsea manager. He will replace Thomas Tuchel. Tuchell was sacked by Chelsea after less than 100 days in the job. Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali are happy to have Potter as their partner. They are excited about his ideas and approach to football. They also like his style of play. The Athletic claims Tucher was frustrated over a failed move for Gabriel Jesus. It is also claimed that Boely didn't back him. Chelsea are thrilled to bring Potter to the club. His style fits their vision.
Graham Potter has signed a five-year deal with Chelsea. He will take over from Thomas Tuchel. Ralph Hasenhuttl believes Potter will be a success at Chelsea and praises his experience. Potter wants three members of his Brighton backroom staff to join him at the club. He wants recruitment analyst Kyle Macaulay to follow him to London. Billy Reid and Bjorn Hamburg will join the coaching staff. Thomas was sacked as Chelsea manager on Wednesday morning. Tuchell was seen for the first time since the sacking in the rain. Chelsea will announce Graham Potter as their new manager.
Chelsea reach verbal agreement for Graham Potter to become their new manager. Potter has cancelled his Brighton press conference. Diego Costa is undergoing a medical at Wolves ahead of a free transfer. Inter Milan director Giuseppe Marotta will talk with Chelsea about Romelu Lukaku's future at the end of the season. Thomas Tuchel was sacked by Chelsea after their Champions League loss away to Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday. Chelsea have reached a deal with Brighton for Potter's appointment. Chelsea will play Bournemouth on Saturday. The team will be managed by Potter. He will replace Thomas Tuchel.
Ferdinand is upset with Chelsea's decision to sack Thomas Tuchel. He believes whoever follows him will be a downgrade. Ferdinand interviewed Tuchell last week. Mason Mount's contract negotiations are expected to begin soon. Todd Boehly liked a tweet about the contract situation. He is ready to discuss a potential extension. Thomas Tuchel's divorce from wife Sissi and new relationship with Natalie Max were gossip among Chelsea players. The German was sacked after 100 games and two seasons in charge. His win rate was 60%. The Independent reports some players changed their perception of him after he split with Sussi after 13 years of marriage and later dated Natalie.
