Thomas Tuchel said he was “devastated” after being fired from his managerial position at Chelsea after a poor start to the season.
49 years old German was dismissed on Wednesdaythe day after his team got a shock Defeat 1-0 go Dinamo Zagreb in their Champions League opener this season.
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On Thursday, Chelsea appointed Brighton & Hove Albion boss Graham Potter is their new manager to replace Tuchel.
“This is one of the hardest statements I’ve ever had to write, and it’s one that I hope I won’t need to make for many years. I’m very sad that my time at Chelsea has come to an end.” Tuchel wrote on Twitter on Sunday.
“This is a club where I feel at home, both professionally and personally.”
This is one of the hardest sentences I’ve ever had to write – and it’s one that I hope I won’t need to do for years. I am very sad that my time at Chelsea has come to an end. pic.twitter.com/0TTlUOjWDx
– Thomas Tuchel (@TTuchelofficial) September 11, 2022
Tuchel made an immediate impact when he replaced Frank Lampard in January 2021, reviving the team’s Premier League season and taking them to the Champions League final where they beat City of Manchester.
Tuchel said: “The pride and joy of helping the team win the Champions League and Club World Cup will stay with me forever.
“I am honored to be a part of this club’s history and the memories of the past 19 months will always have a special place in my heart.”
