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| Potter led Ostersunds FK from the fourth tier of Swedish football to the first |
Brighton have appointed Graham Potter as their new manager on a four-year deal.
Potter, 44, leaves Championship side Swansea and replaces Chris Hughton, who was sacked last week after the Seagulls finished 17th in the Premier League.
Potter joined the Welsh side from Swedish side Ostersunds FK in June 2018 and guided them to a 10th-place finish.
“We believe that Graham is an excellent fit for our club,” said Brighton chairman Tony Bloom.
“We are delighted to have secured the services of one of the brightest young English coaches. Graham Potter has an excellent record of developing teams with an attractive playing style, fierce determination and a strong collective spirit.
“We are excited about our third successive season in the Premier League and we now wish to build on the solid foundations laid by Chris Hughton.”
Brighton have paid Swansea about ยฃ3m in compensation for Potter and his staff.
Swansea assistant manager Billy Reid, coach Bjorn Hamberg and head of recruitment Kyle Macaulay will join Potter at the Amex Stadium.
