JULIAN NAGELSMANN is odds-on favourite for the Chelsea job following the departure of Graham Potter.
That's according to bookmakers Betfair, who believe Nagelsmann is the clear frontrunner for the vacant position having priced him at 3/10 to succeed Potter at Stamford Bridge.
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Nagelsmann was offered at 10/11 on Sunday evening but a rush of bets have seen that price collapse overnight.
Potter was relieved of his duties on Sunday evening.
The Englishman became the 13th top-flight manager to leave their position in the 2022-23 campaign following a dismal spell.
The 47-year-old was sacked following Saturday's 2-0 defeat by Aston Villa, which left the club 11th in the table — a full 12 points off the Champions League places.
Potter has overseen just four wins this calendar year, and departs having won 12 of his 31 matches in all competitions with a win percentage of just 38.7%.
In a statement, the club said: "Chelsea FC has announced that Graham Potter has departed the club. Graham has agreed to collaborate with the club to facilitate a smooth transition.
Chelsea next manager
Betfair odds
- Julian Nagelsmann – 3/10 –
WAS 11/10 - Bruno Saltor – 11/2
- Luis Enrique – 7/1
- Mauricio Pochettino – 12/1
- Zinedine Zidane – 14/1
- Diego Simeone – 14/1
- Ruben Amorim – 14/1
- Roberto De Zerbi – 16/1
- Brendan Rodgers – 16/1
- Thomas Frank – 16/1
- Oliver Glasner – 16/1
- Pep Guardiola – 16/1
- Marcelo Bielsa – 16/1
- Vincent Kompany – 16/1
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"In his time with the club, Graham has taken us to the quarter-final of the Champions League, where we will face Real Madrid.
"Chelsea would like to thank Graham for all his efforts and contribution and wish him well for the future."
Bruno Saltor will take charge of the team as interim head coach, and will likely be in the dugout for tomorrow's clash with Liverpool.
Chelsea paid a buyout clause of £20million to lure him from Brighton on a lucrative five-year deal, but just seven months later Todd Boehly finds himself seeking a new manager.
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But who will Chelsea appoint?
As mentioned, Nagelsmann is the favourite at 3/10 having recently been sacked by Bayern Munich and replaced by Thomas Tuchel.
Caretaker boss Bruno Saltor has seen his price dip from 10/1 to 11/2 to see out the remaining 10 matches of the season.
Mauricio Pochettino was offered at 7/2 yesterday but has drifted markedly to 12/1 with former Barcelona and Spain boss Luis Enrique replacing him at 7/1 from 10/1 with Betfair.
Pochettino is followed by 14/1 trio Zinedine Zidane, Diego Simeone and Sporting Lisbon's highly-rated Ruben Amorim.
There are seven managers sharing a price of 16/1 including the likes of Roberto De Zerbi, recently axed Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers and free agent Marcelo Bielsa.
Jose Mourinho is available at 20/1, along with Blues legend John Terry, to make a sensational return.
Betfair Spokesperson, Sam Rosbottom said: "Odds on Julian Nagelsmann to be Chelsea’s next manager continue to shorten with the German now as short as 3/10, having been 10/11 on Sunday evening."
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