Graham Potter asks Brighton fans for forgiveness after becoming Chelsea boss

Graham Potter has paid tribute to Brighton fans and the club’s board in an open letter (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Graham Potter has pleaded with Brighton fans to forgive him for leaving the club to become Chelsea’s new manager.

Potter, 47, signed a five-year deal at Stamford Bridge on Thursday to succeed Thomas Tuchel, who was sacked earlier in the week.