LONDON, United Kingdom. (Unic Press UK) – Chelsea Football Club has announced that Jose Mourinho is no longer their manager. A club statement issued today, Thursday, 17 December 2015, reads:
“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.”
Chelsea FC lost nine, won only four of their first 16 league games this season. With 15 points from 16 league games, the FC is currently 16th in the Barclays Premier League; and, based on the league table at the moment is only one point above the relegation zone.
In the course of an interview with Chelsea TV, their technical director Michael Emenalo, said:
“While there is a huge sentiment for the individual who has done so much for the club, the fact remains that Chelsea is in trouble, results are not good, there obviously seems to be a palpable discord between manager and players, and we felt it was time to act”.
