Eight months after parting ways with Chelsea as head coach, Graham Potter is gearing up for a return to managerial roles, with speculation linking him to a potential position at Manchester United. Despite initially signing a five-year contract with Chelsea in September of the previous year, Potter faced dismissal in April due to a series of underwhelming results, winning only 12 out of 31 games.
Having declined offers from Lyon and Leicester after departing from Chelsea, Potter is now reportedly ready to re-enter the managerial scene in 2024. Rumors suggest he is in contention to replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, where the team is grappling with a challenging period, marked by a dismal Champions League exit and a decline in Premier League standings.
Potter, who had been previously considered for the CEO role at OGC Nice before Francesco Farioli’s appointment in June, is favored by bookmakers to succeed Ten Hag at Old Trafford. INEOS, the company set to acquire a 25% share in United, is reported to support Potter. However, major changes at Manchester United may not occur until a new football department is established.
While Potter’s favorable reputation with United’s potential new administration is acknowledged, the club, for now, appears to be standing behind Ten Hag despite mounting pressure. Off-field issues, including transfer market dealings, have stirred dissatisfaction among fans, but the team showed signs of improvement last year by winning the Carabao Cup after a six-year trophy drought.
Potter’s career highlights include a successful tenure at Brighton, guiding the team to prominence in a three-and-a-half-year span. His managerial experience also encompasses stints at Swansea City and Ostersund, where he notably led the team from Sweden’s fourth division to participation in the 2017–18 Europa League, achieving a memorable victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
