Former Chelsea supervisor, Graham Potter has penned a short-term deal to grow to be new supervisor of Sweden, Softfootball studies.
Potter was linked with the Sweden job on the weekend as he has been out of a job since he was sacked by Premier League outfit, West Ham United earlier this season following some poor outcomes.
Soccer switch professional, Fabrizio Romano confirmed the information by way of his official X deal with. He wrote:
Graham Potter, new head coach of Sweden till March 2026 as preliminary short-term contract with World Cup mission.
Deal agreed final week and signed within the final 24h as former West Ham supervisor returns instantly.
Sweden fired Jon Dahl Tomasson after shedding 1-0 loss to minnows Kosovo in the course of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier and that made computerized qualification unimaginable from Group B. However they will make the play-offs even with out ending within the prime two following their success within the 2024/25 Nations League, the place they topped their group.
Potter introduces himself to Sweden followers in a video shared by way of their official X deal with. Watch under
📩 (1) nytt meddelande från Graham Potter pic.twitter.com/jSgi08rs8Q
— Svensk Fotboll (@svenskfotboll) October 20, 2025
Apparently, regardless of being sacked by Chelsea and West Ham in his final two managerial jobs, Potter retains a optimistic picture in Sweden, having delivered three promotions in 4 seasons at Ostersund, taking them from the fourth division to the highest flight, whereas additionally successful a home cup in 2017.
Potter loved profitable spells at Brighton and Swansea Metropolis and can hope his new journey in Sweden provide him a lot success as he rebuilds his profession.
