Tuchel pens emotional message after Chelsea exit

Ex-Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel has finally broken his silence about leaving the club and penned an emotional message to players, backroom staff and supporters.

Tuchel was shown the exit door after the poor start to the new English Premier League season.

The Blues lie sixth on the league table after winning three games, drawing one and losing on two occasions in six games.

The London-based side suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb in the opening match of the UEFA Champions League group stages.

The loss, which many believes is what prompted the club hierarchy to fire the German tactician.

TUCHEL’S MESSAGE TO CHELSEA

In a tweet, the 49-year-old expressed his gratitude for having been afforded a chance to coach at Stamford Bridge.

“This is the most difficult statement I have ever had to write, and it is one which I hoped I would not need to do for many years,” tweeted Tuchel.

“I’m devastated that my time at Chelsea has come to an end. This is a club where I felt at home, both personally and professionally.

“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 win the Champions League, and the Club World Cup will stay with me forever.

“I’m 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,” he concluded.

Tuchel joined the club in January 2021 and amassed 60 wins, 24 draws and 16 defeats in 100 games in charge.

He won the Champions League, the Super Cup and the Club World Cup with the Blues.

Chelsea moved swiftly to appoint Graham Potter as their new manager on a five-year deal as they looking to bring their campaign back on track.

Potter was signed by Brighton and Hove Albion.