52-year-old Portuguese tactician, Jose Mourinho, who guided the Chelsea team to the Premier League title last term, has left Stamford Bridge by mutual consent after the club deemed results “not good enough this season.”
The former Real Madrid manager who was rewarded for last season’s success with a new 4-year contract worth £30 million, which was signed in August, ends his second stint at the London club with the team languishing in 16th place in the table, registering just 15 points from 16 games.
A statement from Chelsea Football Club read:
“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 ways.
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
Title : UPDATE: Coach Jose Mourinho exits Chelsea
Description : 52-year-old Portuguese tactician, Jose Mourinho, who guided the Chelsea team to the Premier League title last term, has left Stamford Brid...
