Potter, whose progressive style and flexible tactical approach previously impressed at Swedish club Östersund, Swansea City and Brighton & Hove Albion, has a passion to return to Premier League management and is relishing the opportunity to work with West Ham United’s talented squad of international players.

Graham Potter arrives at West Ham with an apology – but another failure won’t be easily forgiven - Potter’s woes at Chelsea were not entirely of his own making, but his stock has fallen since success