'If the opportunity arises, I want to go!': Brighton star Leandro Trossard admits he would join former boss Graham Potter at Chelsea if given the chance... but insists he wants to 'play and not sit on the bench'

Brighton star Leandro Trossard has said he would be open to joining former boss Graham Potter at Chelsea if 'the opportunity arises'.

The Belgian international was Potter's second signing after joining the Seagulls in 2019 and has gone on to become one of their most integral players in recent years.

And after his former coach swapped the Amex for Stamford Bridge, the 27-year-old has admitted he would consider doing the same if given the chance.

Speaking to Het Nieuwsblad, Trossard said: 'Our coach did leave for Chelsea now but speculation about me following him makes no sense.