However, the former Blues boss will reportedly get a £13million compensation pay-off package after his sacking.
Tuchel was spotted on Thursday morning wearing a black jacket and black jogging bottoms which were tucked into his white Nike socks. He also completed the look with a Nike running trainers and a beanie hat in photos revealed by The Sun.
The Brighton coach has reportedly agreed verbal terms with the Chelsea board after he was granted permission to speak to with the Londoners.
According to The Sun, the incoming boss wants to bring three members of his backroom staff with him to Stamford Bridge – including his own transfer guru.
He also wants recruitment analyst Kyle Macaulay as well as assistant coaches Billy Reid and Bjorn Hamburg on his team having worked with the trio at Ostersunds, Swansea and Brighton.
Chelsea look set to have Potter in the dug-out for their match on Saturday against Fulham.
