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Graham Potter expresses his pride at working with 'exciting' Chelsea team... after being handed five-year deal by the club following Thomas Tuchel's dismissal

Graham Potter spoke of his incredible pride after being confirmed as Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea successor.

Potter was handed a five-year deal, underlining that Chelsea’s new owners are planning for the long term with the 47-year-old.

They labelled Potter an ‘innovator’ and he is due to take charge for the first time at Fulham tomorrow — should Premier League games go ahead following the death of the Queen.

Graham Potter has been handed a five-year deal as the new Chelsea manager
Potter was appointed following Thomas Tuchel's shock sacking earlier this week

Chelsea moved swiftly to land Potter from Brighton after calling time on Tuchel’s reign on Wednesday morning.