Ex-BVB coach Thomas Tuchel “devastated” after leaving Chelsea

First statement after being kicked out

After the surprising exit as a coach at Chelsea, Thomas Tuchel made his first public statement and was extremely disappointed. “I’m devastated that my time at Chelsea has come to an end,” the 49-year-old coach wrote on Twitter on Sunday evening. “This is one of the most difficult statements I’ve ever had to write – and I hoped I wouldn’t have to do it for many years.” separated from Tuchel in the Champions League.

Tuchel went on to tweet that Chelsea was a club “where I felt at home, both professionally and personally”. He thanked all the staff, the players and the fans who had made him feel welcome from the start. “I will always remember the pride and joy I felt helping the team win the Champions League and Club World Cup,” wrote Tuchel, adding: “I am honored to To have been a part of the history of this club and the memories of the last 19 months will always have a special place in my heart.”

This is one of the most difficult statements I have ever had to write – and it is one which I hoped I would not need to do for many years. I am devastated that my time at Chelsea has come to an end. pic.twitter.com/0TTlUOjWDx

— Thomas Tuchel (@TTuchelofficial) September 11, 2022

Tuchel’s contract was valid until the summer of 2024, and just a few weeks ago British media had even speculated about an early contract extension. Chelsea have only picked up ten points from six games under him this season. On Tuesday evening, the Blues lost their opening game in the premier class embarrassingly 1-0 at Dinamo Zagreb, but the decision to separate is said to have been made earlier at Stamford Bridge.

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Only a day after the separation from Tuchel, Chelsea had named Graham Potter as his successor. For the 47-year-old, the Londoners, including his assistants, reportedly transferred more than 20 million euros to Brighton & Hove Albion. Only Julian Nagelsmann, for whom FC Bayern Munich paid RB Leipzig 25 million euros a little over a year ago, has been more expensive as a coach in football history.

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