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Why Graham Potter is the best option for Chelsea (1:29)

Steve Nicol is of the opinion that Graham Potter should be the new coach of the club. There is a time and a place for it.

Graham Potter has been named as the new manager of the club.

The first managerial appointment under the new American owner was made by Potter, who becomes the 30th manager in the history of the club.

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According to sources, he joined the Blues on a five-year deal for a fee in the region of £16 million.

Potter told the club's website that he was excited to represent the club. I look forward to working with the exciting group of players and to developing a team and culture that our amazing fans can be proud of," he said.

I would like to extend my gratitude to the staff and players of the club, as well as the fans, for their continued support during my time at the club.

Potter was one of the initial candidates who were also considered for the role, according to the report.

Potter helped the Seagulls to a ninth-place finish in the premier league. He was the coach of Swedish side Ostersund, which made it to the group stage of the European competition.

Despite making nine summer signings with a record transfer spend of more than $250 million, the club is sitting in sixth place in the league after six games.

The club got off to a poor start in the group stages, losing to Dinamo Zagreb in their first game.

We are very excited to have Graham join us at CHELSEA. Boehly said in a statement on the club website that he is a proven coach and an innovator in the premier league.

He has skills and capabilities beyond the pitch that will make him a more successful player in the long run. He has had a big impact at his previous clubs and we are looking forward to his positive impact at the new club. We are looking forward to supporting him, his coaching team and the squad in realizing their full potential.