Premier League: Graham Potter confirmed as new Chelsea manager

English club Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of Graham Potter as their new manager.

The 47-year-old has signed a 5-year deal with the Blues after leaving Brighton & Hove Albion.

Potter's stocks have risen after he led Brighton to their highest-ever finish in the Premier League last season. The Seagulls have also been flying high this year, with 13 points from 6 games and are currently 4th on the table, two spots above Chelsea in 6th.

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Potter will take charge of his first game as the new Chelsea boss this weekend, when they'll welcome Fulham to Stamford Bridge on Saturday.