German Thomas Tuchel, who has spoken for the first time since being sacked as Chelsea coach, is shocked by the surprising decision.
Tuchel’s tenure with the Blues ended after the team lost 1-0 away to Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League, the third time the team had lost in 7 matches this season.
Tuchel’s relationship with the club’s new owner, Todd Boyle, became increasingly strained behind the scenes, and the owners made the decision to part ways with the German coach.
In a series of tweets posted on Twitter, Tuchel admitted that the decision to fire him was painful, and said: “This is one of the hardest sentences I’ve had to write, and one I hoped I wouldn’t need to write for so many years. I’m devastated because my time at Chelsea is over.”.
“This is a club where I felt at home both professionally and personally. A big thank you to all the staff, players, and fans for making me feel so welcome from the start.”
“The pride and joy that I felt in helping the team win the Champions League and the Club World Cup will remain with me forever. I am honored to be a part of the history of this club, and the memories of the past 19 months will always be in a special place in my heart.”
