Reports from the United Kingdom said Jose Mourinho has been sacked from his position as the Coach of Chelsea.
There were reports since Tuesday that the Chelsea board had been meeting to decide the coach’s fate and to also consider a new replacement.
Mourinho’s ouster however did not come as a surprise given the poor results recorded by the EPL defending champions so far.
It was actually a surprise that despite the poor run of results, the club declared confidence in the coach some time ago.
Until his sack, Mourinho was on his ‘second term’ at Chelsea .He earlier left Chelsea for Inter Milan of Italy and later Real Madrid of Spain from where he returned to Chesea
Mourinho became well known after leading FC Porto to win the UEFA Champions league.He signed for Chelsea afterward and christened himself as the Special One.
Results of this season have so far been far less heartwarming, least expected from the Special One.
A statement by the club Thursday said “Chelsea Football Club and Jose Mourinho have today parted company by mutual consent. 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 wa
“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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