Chelsea: Thomas Tuchel breaks silence after sacking in emotional statement

Thomas Tuchel has revealed he is devastated to have left Chelsea in an emotional statement.

The German manager was sacked by the Blues earlier this week. Graham Potter has since taken his place as manager.

Tuchel has now broken his silence on Twitter and he’s spoken from the heart.

He wrote: “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. I am devastated 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.

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. I am devastated that my time at Chelsea has come to an end. pic.twitter.com/0TTlUOjWDx

“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.”

Tuchel was appointed manager of Chelsea in January 2021.

He won 60 of his 100 matches in charge of the club.

He won the Champions League five months after arriving and guided Chelsea to successes in the Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.

Tuchel also led Chelsea to two FA Cup finals and a Carabao Cup final.

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