Today has seen Graham Potter officially announced as a Premier League manager again for the first time since being sacked by Chelsea.
The Englishman has been confirmed to become the new West Ham boss, where one of his first few games will see him making a return to Stamford Bridge.
Potter could reportedly be about to raid Chelsea for some coaches, with Ben Roberts one of those who has previous experience working with him at Brighton and Stamford Bridge.
Graham Potter ‘a better coach’ after working with Chelsea
Things certainly didn’t go to plan for him at Stamford Bridge, after Todd Boehly had made it his mission in his first full season at the club, and he was replaced before the campaign even got to an end.
Potter took his time before coming back to management, with it no doubt having an effect on him just how badly things went after he made the step up from Brighton.
He referenced this in his first press conference as West Ham manager, where he stated that he believes he is a better person and manager as a result of his time at Chelsea.
He said: “I think I’m a better person now for the experience [at Chelsea], a better coach for the experience and well rested.”
Graham Potter could raid Chelsea in January transfer window
It has been reported that West Ham are linked with a number of players who are available to leave Chelsea this month in the transfer window.
The Hammers have been linked with signing both Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Carney Chukwuemeka, who are out of favour in West London.
Potter has worked with Chukwuemeka before at Stamford Bridge, and his arrival could accelerate their efforts to bring him to the London stadium this month.
Chelsea are reportedly holding out for the youngster’s release clause, a fee that is unlikely to be paid by any clubs right now.
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