Graham Potter has declared his interest in taking over as Sweden’s new head coach, just weeks after parting ways with West Ham United.
Potter, 50, was sacked in late September by English club West Ham United, following a series of poor results which had left the team in a precarious position just few match-days into the new season.
The Englishman had spent only eight months at the Hammers, which followed another short spell at his previous club Chelsea, where he was at the club for just seven months.
Sweden, meanwhile, dismissed head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson on Tuesday, after a 1-0 defeat at home to Kosovo put them in danger of missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Swedes have just one point from their first four matches and are nine points behind Switzerland who top the group, with only two rounds of matches left.
Speaking in an interview, Potter expressed his desire to take over the role if he was approached by the Swedish Football Association.
“I’m actually in Sweden right now, in my house in Sweden. I’m between jobs and just left the Premier League.
I’m open to anything, really, where I feel I can help. The job as head coach of the Swedish national team is fantastic”, Potter expressed.
“I have feelings for Sweden. I love the country and I love Swedish football. I have a lot to be grateful for towards Swedish football.
“So yes, it would be a fantastic opportunity for me, obviously.”
Should the opportunity arise, it would mark a first-ever managerial job at a country for the 50-year-old.
Potter has had previous spells coaching in Sweden, enjoying an impressive spell with Ostersund, leading the club to the Europa League.
“I have accumulated a lot of experience so far and I’m very grateful for the career I have had so far”, the former Chelsea manager added.
“But I’m only 50 years old and I still have a lot to offer. It’s not about me finding a job at a specific level, but about wanting to find something where I feel I can help and where I can make a difference.
I also want to feel that we [those involved] are on the same line. Those are my criteria.”
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