Chelsea quickly hires Graham Potter to replace Thomas Tuchel

Graham Potter is changing Premier League clubs, leaving as Brighton’s manager to take the same position with Chelsea, which fired Thomas Tuchel on Wednesday.

Potter, who signed a five-year contract Thursday, said he is “incredibly proud and excited to represent Chelsea.” His first game will be an away derby with Fulman on Saturday.

“We are thrilled to bring Graham to Chelsea,” Todd Boehly, the Chelsea chairman, said in a statement. “Not only is he extremely talented on the pitch, he has skills and capabilities that extend beyond the pitch which will make Chelsea a more successful club.

“He has had a major impact at his previous clubs and we look forward to his positive impact at Chelsea. We…