Having been recently let go by the club, former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has broken his silence after being sacked
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Following Chelsea's 1-0 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb in the opening matchday of their UEFA Champions League campaign, the Blues' hierarchy decided it was time to part ways with the German tactician.
It was the 49-year-old's 100th game in charge of the west Londoners, but unfortunately for Tuchel, it would also be his last and he has since expressed the devastation he felt upon hearing the news of his firing.
"This is one of the most difficult statements I have ever had to write – and it is one I hoped I would not need to do for many years. I am devastated that my time at Chelsea has come to an end," Tuchel said as per his official Twitter account.
"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.
"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."
The ex-Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain boss cut a popular figure among the Chelsea fanbase, having led the team to only their second-ever Champions League title during his first season. The Blues also won their first-ever FIFA Club World Cup title under Tuchel, but after spending €281.99 million (R4.9 billion), the most by any club in Europe, during the off-season and only winning half of his first six league matches of the season, co-owner Todd Boehly pulled the trigger and let him go.
According to the Daily Mail, the two-time European champions will pay Tuchel a £13 million (R260 million) severance package as they look to newly appointed manager Graham Potter to now lead the club.
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