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Todd Boehly fired Thomas Tuchel today. The 49-year-old German head coach won the Champions League at Chelsea. But after failing to incorporate Romelu Lukaku ...

He will be able to build a team capable of competing in the Champions League, whereas Brighton would be delighted just to challenge for a Champions League place. Guardiola typically doesn't stay in jobs for a long time, so you can understand Cunningham's perspective. So it's a different level for the English manager. Continuously set the standards that you have at Brighton. The only real problem is upfront where they're relying on Pierre Emerick Aubameyang to score goals. The talent there is largely very impressive.

Following the sacking of Thomas Tuchel, Chelsea reportedly have a verbal agreement in place with current Brighton boss Graham Potter.

[Ben Jacobs](https://twitter.com/JacobsBen?s=20&t=hpibxcyrzspLBR6kJKB1yA), the managerial search is already very advanced. Mauricio Pochettino and Graham Potter were identified as the two favorites and it appears the Englishman has the edge. Wednesday was a whirlwind day for Chelsea Football Club and one that has the potential to be the catalyst for the new ownership of Todd Boehly. Jacobs claimed on Wednesday that a [verbal agreement](https://twitter.com/JacobsBen/status/1567587132419575812?s=20&t=hpibxcyrzspLBR6kJKB1yA) between the Brighton boss and Chelsea hierarchy has already been reached. The formal paperwork to both free Potter of his contract with the Seagulls as well as to tie him down with Chelsea is expected to be filed in the coming days. [marching orders](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/breaking-thomas-tuchel-has-been-sacked-by-chelsea) the following day.

Both of Thomas Tuchel's sternest rivals in London have reacted to the news that they will not longer be facing off against the Chelsea head coach.

If things were to break down there, former Lilywhites idol and PSG flop Mauricio Pochettino is set to be the next option on the list of potential candidates identified by this Boehly-Clearlake Capital consortium. It was right before training when we got the news," he said in his pre-Europa League press conference when asked for his initial reaction and the shock of it all. "It makes me realise that we have a profession that, in a big per cent, this is going to happen. The squad, on the whole, wished Tuchel the best for whatever was to come next in his glittering career after the German coach only completed one full season as Head Coach and took part in two sectors of the 2020-21 campaign and the current 2022/23 one. Thomas will rightly have a place in Chelsea's history after winning the Champions League, the Super Cup and Club World Cup in his time here. Understandably, the decision came a few hours after a torrid night in the Champions League, but it is understood that things behind the scenes also deteriorated slowly for the German.

It has been revealed that the refusal of two top stars to join Chelsea in the just concluded transfer window led to the sacking of Thomas Tuchel.

The American billionaire club owner felt that the Blues had a genuine chance of signing Raphinha and were the first club to agree to a fee. Boehly and his fellow directors, according to the report, were frustrated with Tuchel’s lack of help in convincing players to move to Stamford Bridge and feel they missed out on signings as a result. CBS reports that the sack was less to do with results and performances on the pitch but had more to do with his relationship with Chelsea’s hierarchy.

Following the sacking of Thomas Tuchel, Chelsea have zeroed in on Brighton manager Graham Potter, who is said to be 'keen'.

Potter himself is said to be 'keen' on the potential move. Mauricio Pochettino and Graham Potter were immediately sounded out as two candidates, though it now appears Potter is the preferred option. [Ben Jacobs](https://twitter.com/JacobsBen?s=20&t=hpibxcyrzspLBR6kJKB1yA) detailed the current happenings surrounding Chelsea's managerial search on Wednesday. He has angled for a step up in the past and it seems he is set to get his wish, as he is Chelsea's top target. Things are said to be moving 'very fast' with Potter and his current club Brighton are not going to stand in his way, though his release clause will have to be met by Chelsea before he can depart for West London. According to him, the [Blues are hoping](https://twitter.com/JacobsBen/status/1567541801841577985?s=20&t=hpibxcyrzspLBR6kJKB1yA) to have their next manager in before this weekend, which is the reason their search has been so expedited.

Chelsea's new owners have sacked head coach Thomas Tuchel just three months after completing their takeover of the club.

Thomas will rightly have a place in Chelsea's history after winning the Champions League, the Super Cup and Club World Cup in his time here. The defeat in Zagreb was their third consecutive away loss, the first time that had happened under Tuchel. At the moment everything is missing." [Fulham](/soccer/team?id=370), as the search begins for Tuchel's replacement. [A club statement read](https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/chelsea-football-club-part-company-with-thomas-tuchel): "On behalf of everyone at Chelsea FC, the club would like to place on record its gratitude to Thomas and his staff for all their efforts during their time with the club. A consortium led by L.A.

Thomas Tuchel was sacked after Chelseas 1-0 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday; Brighton boss Graham Potter first met Chelsea owner Todd Boehly for talks on ...

Boehly and Eghbali were also at the game in Zagreb on Tuesday. Tuchel is still highly regarded by many people at Chelsea because of the trophies and the leadership he showed during extremely difficult circumstances. "It's a huge step up in his managerial career and Chelsea are still one of the top clubs. The American is still acting as sporting director having moved on director Marina Granovskaia, chairman Bruce Buck and technical and performance advisor Petr Cech in a complete overhaul of Roman Abramovich's trusted staff. They've just got rid of a manager six games into the season. But if I was Graham Potter, I would find that very hard to believe that they're going to do things differently.

football.london understands an agreement was reached after Potter met Todd Boehly in London on Wednesday for talks over the role. No contracts have been signed ...

"It's a huge step up in his managerial career and Chelsea are still one of the top clubs. Jamie Carragher, when speaking on Sky Sports, has warned Potter about the ruthless nature of the Chelsea job. Potter did that while getting his side to play an attractive brand of football, something Todd Boehly has clearly been impressed by. The former Swansea City manager has done a tremendous job at the Amex Stadium, especially over the past year. Mauricio Pochettino was also considered for the vacant role, but it looks as if though Potter is the man. football.london understands an agreement was reached after Potter met Todd Boehly in London on Wednesday for talks over the role.

Graham Potter, the current manager of Brighton and Hove Albion, looks set to become the German's successor at Stamford Bridge. Even since joining the Seagulls ...

[Graham Potter](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/graham-potter/profil/trainer/23954), the current manager of Brighton and Hove Albion, looks set to become the German's successor at Stamford Bridge. Romano continued by claiming that Chelsea will complete the agreement with Brighton in the next hours. [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1567798892477005825) confirmed this morning that Potter will be appointed as the new Chelsea manager. Now, with Chelsea seemingly close to completing a deal, the Englishman will finally get his wish. His incredible start to the campaign has only made people rate him higher and clearly, Chelsea took notice of that. Even since joining the Seagulls in 2019 from Swansea, Potter has taken the league by storm and established Brighton as a Premier League side.

Graham Potter is set to become Chelsea's new manager after agreeing a deal in principle to leave Brighton, sources have told ESPN.

Chelsea had drawn up a shortlist which included Mauricio Pochettino and Zinedine Zidane but Potter was the club's first choice. [held lengthy talks](/soccer/chelsea-engchelsea/story/4740564/tuchel-sacked-chelsea-shortlist-includes-pochettinopotterzidane-sources) with Chelsea co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali on Wednesday night and after being given the evening to think over his position, sources have told ESPN that Potter verbally agreed to take the role. [Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363)'s new manager after agreeing a deal in principle to leave [Brighton](/soccer/team?id=331), sources have told ESPN.

Potter was on a shortlist of coaches said to be in talks with Chelsea to step into the vacant position, alongside Zinedine Zidane and Mauricio Pochettino. As ...

He is said to have learnt of Potter’s ideas, concepts and methods during the deal for the the defender. And while other managers have been offered to Chelsea, the club has decided to settle for the 47-year-old. Potter was on a shortlist of coaches said to be in talks with Chelsea to step into the vacant position, alongside Zinedine Zidane and Mauricio Pochettino.

Chelsea news: All the latest Chelsea news and transfers on Thursday brought to you by the football.london team as the Blues look for a new manager to ...

[Brighton's Potter and free agent Mauricio Pochettino](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/pochettino-potter-thomas-tuchel-chelsea-24950490) were the two favoured candidates that the new owners wanted to put in place with the aim that either one would provide the required long-term stability. He is likely to be confirmed as the club's new head coach tomorrow on a long-term contract. [Antonio Conte and Mikel Arteta's](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/thomas-tuchel-todd-boehly-chelsea-24960187)strong message certainly hitting a chord with many. Mauricio Pochettino was also considered for the vacant role, but it looks as if though Potter is the man. football.london understands an agreement was reached after Potter met Todd Boehly in London on Wednesday for talks over the role. The squad, on the whole, wished Tuchel the best for whatever was to come next in his glittering career after the German coach only completed one full season as Head Coach and took part in two sectors of the 2020-21 campaign and the current 2022/23 one. "Our owners are rather calm and expect me to sort the situation and not think someone else will." Potter is now set to be appointed as Chelsea's new head coach in the next hours, with the west London club hopeful they can confirm the news before their match against Fulham on Saturday afternoon. The Reds boss said: "He is definitely [one of the best coaches]. Brighton gave Potter permission to speak to Chelsea although former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is also one of the leading candidates to succeed Tuchel at Stamford Bridge. With this in mind, we'll bring you all the latest news and transfer gossip throughout the day. Following the news of Thomas Tuchel's sacking, Chelsea's owners are hoping to appoint a new manager before the Premier League clash against Fulham this weekend.

Chelsea are understood to have made initial contact with former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino and Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim, as well as ...

The former Swansea City and Ostersunds coach is expected to have his Chelsea deal finalised in time for him to take charge of Saturday’s Premier League trip to Fulham. Chelsea’s new US owners are understood to have met a release fee in the Brighton boss’s contract, with his club allowing the Blues to talk to their manager. Graham Potter has agreed in principle to become Chelsea’s new manager after the shock sacking of Thomas Tuchel, according to widespread reports on Thursday.

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has said he was "surprised" by Chelsea's decision to sack Thomas Tuchel. Arteta, however, wished the German "the best of.

When asked if he was surprised by Chelsea’s decision to sack Tuchel, Arteta said: “I was – it was right before the training session when we got the news. Arteta, however, wished the German “the best of luck” going forward. Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has said he was “surprised” by Chelsea’s decision to sack Thomas Tuchel.

Todd Boehly and the new owners at Stamford Bridge are set to appoint their own head coach as the Blues' upheaval continues.

There surely aren’t question marks over five of them, and even the other two are probably good additions for Potter to work with given his ability to improve individuals. I am very excited to partner with Chelsea’s new ownership group and look forward to meeting and working with the exciting group of players and to develop a team and culture that our amazing fans can be proud of. “Graham is a football innovator and winner on the pitch and a leader off the pitch. Not only is he extremely talented on the pitch, he has skills and capabilities that extend beyond the pitch which will make Chelsea a more successful Club. He is a proven coach and an innovator in the Premier League who fits our vision for the Club. What it says about the game as a whole is a lot more complex So could [Brendan Rodgers](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/brendan-rodgers). Should Potter not wait for a surer thing, and not a situation so unknown? One of Potter’s rivals for the job, in [Mauricio Pochettino](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/mauricio-pochettino), could tell him that. They think he is precisely the personality profile they want, as well as a hugely promising manager. The compensation paid to Brighton is expected to be around £16m, with three staff members also moving with Potter.

Chelsea have announced Graham Potter as their new manager, replacing Thomas Tuchel, who was sacked on Wednesday.

We look forward to supporting him, his coaching team and the squad in realising their full potential in the coming months and years." Potter, 47, known for his attacking style, helped Brighton to a ninth-place finish in the Premier League last season. "We are thrilled to bring Graham to Chelsea.

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl believes Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is making a 'very good choice' in choosing to replace Thomas Tuchel with soon-to-be ...

"Sometimes in business, things change quickly and when a club decides someone else can get more out of the group than you do, then changes happen. Everybody has seen what a fantastic manager he [Tuchel] is and what a fantastic job he did. ](https://www.hampshirelive.news/sport/football/football-news/hasenhuttl-chelsea-graham-potter-tuchel-7561958)"For me, he [Potter] is the manager in the last two years with the biggest impact in a club with all the limits they had. He had a big impact coming in with his group and staff. Thomas will rightly have a place in Chelsea's history after winning the Champions League, the Super Cup and Club World Cup in his time here. Since then, more has happened behind the scenes to the point where the ownership group had enough and believed a few days out from a big game against Fulham that the time for change was now. This is a very good way of doing it and a way of developing your knowledge in football." He was looking for other options to learn and develop his knowledge. You think he [Potter] did a fantastic job with this group. The last 24 hours have been crazy in the life of a Blues supporter. Since this statement, acceleration has been made in the managerial pursuit, with Potter the obvious first choice in Boehly's mind from the get-go despite Mauricio Pochettino's potential. He was not too full of ego and only stayed here.

Thomas Tuchel was sacked after Chelseas 1-0 Champions League defeat at Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday; Brighton boss Graham Potter first met Chelsea owner Todd ...

Boehly and Eghbali were also at the game in Zagreb on Tuesday. "It's a huge step up in his managerial career and Chelsea are still one of the top clubs. Tuchel is still highly regarded by many people at Chelsea because of the trophies and the leadership he showed during extremely difficult circumstances. We look forward to supporting him, his coaching team and the squad in realising their full potential in the coming months and years." Not only is he extremely talented on the pitch, he has skills and capabilities that extend beyond the pitch which will make Chelsea a more successful club. The American is still acting as sporting director having moved on director Marina Granovskaia, chairman Bruce Buck and technical and performance advisor Petr Cech in a complete overhaul of Roman Abramovich's trusted staff.

Graham Potter was appointed as Chelsea's new manager on Thursday after leaving Brighton to replace the sacked Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge.

“He has had a major impact at his previous clubs and we look forward to his positive impact at Chelsea.” He is a proven coach and an innovator in the Premier League who fits our vision for the club,” Boehly said. He led Brighton to a ninth-place finish last season and took them up to fourth in the table this term while demanding entertaining and tactically astute performances from his players.