Graham Potter has pleaded with Brighton fans to forgive him for leaving the club to become Chelsea's new manager.
Potter, 47, signed a five-year deal at Stamford Bridge on Thursday to succeed Thomas Tuchel, who was sacked earlier in the week.
In an open letter written on Thursday and published on Brighton's official website on Sunday, Potter said he would cherish 'three wonderful years' at Brighton but accepted some fans would not be able to forgive him.
Potter said: 'This has been three wonderful years with a club that has changed my life and I want to take a moment to say goodbye to all of you who have made it such a special period of my career.