After Thomas Tuchel's dismissal this morning (all the details here), Chelsea are working to replace the German manager. The name is that of Graham Potter, coach of Brighton and protagonist of an extraordinary start of the season, with 13 points collected in the first 6 match of the Premier League.
Potter is still under contract with Brighton, so Chelsea had to seek permission from the club before speaking directly to the manager. Permissionwhich was then obtained. Is scheduled In the afternoon, the meeting between Graham Potter and the owner of Chelsea Todd Boehly. As it turns out, Chelsea seem willing to pay the Brighton clause for the coach.
The Brighton coach, after obtaining permission from his club, will leave for London in the afternoon, where he will meet Boehly. An agreement regarding the figures and the contract remains to be found, with Chelsea intending to pay Brighton the release clause, which should be around 16 million pounds.
Translated by Filippo Rocchi
