Swedish Football Association is said to be close to appointing Graham Potter as their new head coach. Potter seems to be a strong choice for that post, he has a deep connection with Swedish Football.
Not forgetting he managed Östersund for a long time and guided them to gaining European recognition. Also, West Ham United had parted ways with Graham Potter and replaced him with Nuno Espírito Santo as their new manager, Softfootball earlier reported.
According to Fabrizio Romano in his official X handle, talks are in the final stages regarding a short-term deal until March, with the aim of leading Sweden to the 2026 World Cup.
He posted:
Potter himself has also expressed a strong emotional connection to Sweden, talking about wanting to help the country that gave him a start in his coaching career.
West Ham United had parted ways with Graham Potter and was replaced with Nuno Espírito Santo as their new manager, Softfootball earlier reported.
This decision made by Sweden comes after they dismissed their previous coach, Jon Dahl Tomasson after a bad start to their world cup qualifying campaign.
This has left the team at the bottom of their qualifying group and needs a boost to revive their chances of making the playoffs.
Softfootball reported that Potter led his team to a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest as the manager of West Ham United.
If Potter signs the deal, he would start immediately with steadying the team and aiming for qualifications through playoffs.
The short term contract shows that this might be a rescue mission to give a new direction until March, and then likely reconsidering positions for the long term.
After previous premier league roles, he is comfortable financially which is a key thing to note about Potter. This is also in his favor meaning that salary would not directly influence his decision on the deal. If the deal is accepted, it would be a sort of homecoming for Potter.
For Sweden, it is a sign of urgency as they are betting on a manager that has both tactical knowledge and emotional investment in the country.
The next few days are important in this decision making. If an agreement is reached, fans can sit back and eagerly watch how Potter handles this short task and if he can rekindle Sweden’s hopes for 2026.
