Graham Potter, the former Brighton manager, was hired by Chelsea in September of last year, with Todd Boehly’s long-term vision for the club in mind. The Blues have struggled on the field all season, and they are currently 10th in the Premier League....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
Fans have been getting more and more frustrated with the team’s recent performance, and last weekend’s loss to Southampton, who sit at the bottom of the league, didn’t help matters.
Several names have surfaced as possible replacements for Potter, 47, should Boehly decide to terminate the tenure of the newly appointed executive.
Rumor has it that Mauricio Pochettino turned down an offer from the Blues, while Zinedine Zidane has lately given a new assessment of his managerial future.
Given that Potter signed a five-year contract to become a manager at Stamford Bridge last year, how much would it cost Chelsea to let him go?
Potter’s contract’s actual monetary value is unknown. According to the Daily Mail, the 47-year-old signed a five-year deal last year that will keep him under contract until the summer of 2027 and pay him between £12 and £14 million annually.
To fire Potter, Boehly would have to pay to terminate the rest of his contract. Since that he has already served as Blues manager for half a season, doing so would cost the club almost £50 million.
Since Potter took several of his employees from Brighton with him, Chelsea would certainly have to offer severance packages to at least some of them if they choose to follow Potter to another club.
After investing £600 million on new players over the summer and winter transfer windows, the Blues would incur a major financial blow if they were to fire Potter.
Champions League qualification is looking increasingly doubtful for the west London club, who are already on thin ice regarding Financial Fair Play (FFP) standards. It appears that firing Potter may not be financially feasible at this time, which may be one reason why the owner is sticking steadily with the support of the manager.
