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Graham Potter signs four-year contract with Swedish national team

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  • Graham Potter signs a four-year contract with Sweden through 2030.
  • Potter's salary is reportedly lower than his previous earnings at Chelsea.
  • Sweden will play Ukraine in a World Cup playoff later in March.

Graham Potter has signed a four-year contract with the Swedish national football team, extending his deal through 2030. The contract was reportedly signed after discussions involving football chief Kim Källström and others. Potter previously had a short-term contract after replacing Jon Dahl Tomasson in October.

According to reports, Potter's salary with the Swedish team is lower than what he earned as a club manager at Chelsea, where he reportedly made over 150 million kronor per year. Källström stated that the contract is responsible but costs money to have good coaches. Niclas Carlnén, the new general secretary of the Swedish Football Association, revealed that he had previously wanted to hire Potter for Malmö FF, but the opportunity did not arise until now.

The contract is responsible but costs money to have good coaches.

Kim Källström, football chief

Sweden will face Ukraine in a World Cup playoff later in March, with a potential final against Poland or Albania if they win.

I had previously wanted to hire Potter for Malmö FF, but the opportunity did not arise until now.

Niclas Carlnén, new general secretary of the Swedish Football Association

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