Expectations were high for Graham Potter when he joined Chelsea following the shock sacking of Thomas Tuchel in 2022 but his tenure lasted just seven months – and he still oversaw eight signings in just one window.

West Ham has hired Graham Potter as the coach a day after Julen Lopetegui was fired. Potter has been out of management since he was fired by Chelsea in 2023 after just seven months in the job at Stamford Bridge.

West Ham United have appointed Graham Potter as their new manager, the club announced on Thursday. He replaces Spanish coach Julen Lopetegui, who lasted just seven months in the role before being sacked amid continued poor form.