After Thomas Tuchel’s shocking dismissal, Graham Potter has reportedly accepted to become Chelsea’s new manager in principle, according to sources on Thursday.
According to reports, Chelsea’s new US owners have paid a release fee stipulated in the contract of Brighton’s manager, enabling the Blues to speak with him.
It is anticipated that the former coach of Ostersunds and Swansea City will have his Chelsea contract signed in time to take control of Saturday’s Premier League trip to Fulham.
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In addition to contemplating Zinedine Zidane and Brendan Rodgers of Leicester, it is believed that Chelsea has made early contact with former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino and Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim.
On Thursday, Potter reportedly visited Brighton’s practice facility.
The 47-year-old, who has been predicted to manage England in the future, is well-liked for his appealing playing style and has Brighton in fourth place in the early Premier League standings despite their tight financial circumstances.
Following his third loss in as many games this season, Chelsea fired Tuchel on Wednesday.
Recall that The Chelsea Football Club fired Thomas Tuchel as head coach on Wednesday.
This occurs just 24 hours after the Blues’ devastating 1-0 loss in the Champions League opener on Tuesday.
The club confirmed this in a statement posted on their website.
The Premier League team announced that Chelsea’s coaching staff would be in charge of the team throughout practice and during match preparation.