“We’ll always love you,” Chelsea tell Jose Mourinho
English Premier League champs Chelsea Football Club may have rid themselves of manager Jose Mourinho but the love between both parties will never wane.
Chelsea, in a statement on Thursday, said Mourinho would always be loved at Stamford Bridge.
Mourinho himself had repeatedly said Chelsea is his second love after Portugal, his home country. But the EPL champions poor run of form this season has expectedly resulted in Mourinho’s exit.
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While praising Mourinho’s record achievement with Chelsea, the club also pointed out that the Chelsea squad, which Mourinho said is “incapable of reaching my level,” is “talented.”
Here’s the statement:
All at Chelsea thank Jose for his immense contribution since he returned as manager in the summer of 2013.
His three league titles, FA Cup, Community Shield and three League Cup wins over two spells make him the most successful manager in our 110-year history. But both Jose and the board agreed results have not been good enough this season and believe it is in the best interests of both parties to go our separate ways.
The club wishes to make clear Jose leaves us on good terms and will always remain a much-loved, respected and significant figure at Chelsea. His legacy at Stamford Bridge and in England has long been guaranteed and he will always be warmly welcomed back to Stamford Bridge.
The club’s focus is now on ensuring our talented squad reaches its potential.
There will be no further comment until a new appointment is made.
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