Chelsea has fired Graham Potter as manager after just seven months in charge.

Potter, 47, left Brighton to replace Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge in September.

Potter's last match in charge was the 2-0 home defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday.

"Chelsea FC has announced that Graham Potter has departed the club," Chelsea said in a statement.

"Graham has agreed to collaborate with the Club to facilitate a smooth transition. In his time with the club, Graham has taken us to the quarterfinal 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."