Following his shocking dismissal from Chelsea, Thomas Tuchel has spoken out.
Following evaluations made during the first 100 days of ownership, Chelsea’s new owner Todd Boehly decided to change the manager last week on Wednesday, September 7, just seven games into the season.
The club fired the German manager after Chelsea’s 1-0 loss to Dinamo Zagreb. The German manager had led Chelsea to the Champions League in 2021.
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I hoped I wouldn’t have to write one as difficult as this for many years, but it is one of the hardest statements I have ever had to write. On Monday, September 12, Tuchel posted a statement to his Twitter account, saying, “I am heartbroken that my time at Chelsea has come to an end.”
‘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.
‘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.’
Last year, the Blues finished third in the standings, though a long way off Manchester City and Liverpool – losing to the latter on penalties in the finals of both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup.
Chelsea spent over £260million on new players over the summer, including the likes of Raheem Sterling from Manchester City and defenders Kalidou Koulibaly and Wesley Fofana.
Tuchel will reportedly be paid £13million as a severance package, with a further £2m going to his backroom staff.
