LONDON: Graham Potter asked Brighton fans to forgive him after he left club to coach Chelsea. British news agency PA Media reported that Potter, 47, signed a five-year contract on Thursday to succeed Thomas Tuchel, who was fired. In an open letter written last Thursday and published on Sunday on the site web from Brighton, Potter said he loved his three wonderful years at Brighton, but accepted that some fans couldn’t forgive him. “It’s been a fantastic three years with the club that changed my life and I wanted to take a moment to say goodbye to all of you to make this special period in my career, “Potter said. He added:” I said goodbye to a great club which will always mean a lot to me and my family. For some I realize that a sudden change in football is hard to accept. “He continued:” I may not be in able to convince all of you to forgive me for my departure, but I would at least like to have the opportunity to thank you. “Potter led Brighton to ninth place in the English Premier League last season – the highest position the team has finished. in championship – and currently the team is fourth in classification. He stressed that his players played beyond expectations and praised the fans of the team, the board of directors of the club and the staff of the club. “I hope you understand that at this point in my career, I felt I had to take advantage of the new opportunity,” she said. Potter added that he shared unforgettable moments with the club, citing the team’s victories over Tottenham, Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United, and congratulated the manager who will succeed him, whatever his name. (Dpa)
