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– Thomas Tuchel says he is “honoured” to have been part of Chelsea’s history and his time at the club will “always have a special place in my heart”.
– Tuchel, 49, was sacked as manager this week after his 100th game in charge ended in defeat by Dinamo Zagreb.
– The Blues appointed Graham Potter from Brighton as his replacement the next day, with compensation for the Englishman his staff totalling £21m.
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– Tuchel said he was “devastated” his time at Chelsea had come to an end.
– The former Borussia Dortmund and Paris St-Germain boss exited Stamford Bridge after winning three trophies in 20 months, including the 2020-21 Champions League.
– But a club statement on Wednesday said the new owners believed it was “the right time” to bring in a new head coach.
– The German said on social media: “This is one of the most difficult statements I have ever had to write – and it is one which I hoped I would not need to do for many years.
– “This is a club where I felt at home, both professionally and personally. Thank you so much to all the staff, the players and the supporters for making me feel very welcome from the start.
– “The pride and joy I felt at helping the team to win the Champions League and the Club World Cup will stay with me forever.
This is a club where I felt at home, both professionally and personally. Thank you so much to all the staff, the players and the supporters for making me feel very welcome from the start.
— Thomas Tuchel (@TTuchelofficial) September 11, 2022
– “I am honoured to have been a part of this club’s history and the memories of the last 19 months will always have a special place in my heart.”
The pride and joy I felt at helping the team to win the Champions League and the Club World Cup will stay with me forever. I am honoured to have been a part of this club’s history and the memories of the last 19 months will always have a special place in my heart.
— Thomas Tuchel (@TTuchelofficial) September 11, 2022
– Chelsea are sixth in the Premier League after three wins, one draw and two defeats.
– The club’s new ownership oversaw summer spending of £255m, thought to be a British record, as they brought in eight new players.
