Chelsea confirmed on Wednesday that Thomas Tuchel would no longer lead the team. The news followed a 1-0 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb, underscoring a difficult run of results for the London club. The club announced the change in a statement released via its official channels, signaling a new chapter for Chelsea after a period of upheaval and transition.
On behalf of everyone at Chelsea, the club expressed gratitude to Tuchel and his staff for their contributions during his time in charge.
The Chelsea board described the decision as occurring at a moment of transition, aimed at aligning the club with its evolving ownership and strategic direction. The new owners, Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali, who are guiding the club after a change in ownership, believe a fresh leadership approach is appropriate as Chelsea moves forward under their oversight.
The note noted that the owners had reached a milestone of 100 days since taking control and that their work to advance the club remains ongoing. It indicated that now is the time to initiate the next phase of Chelsea’s development as the club looks to build momentum in both domestic and European competition.
According to the statement, Tuchel will be remembered for his achievements with Chelsea, including titles in European competition, and will be afforded a fitting place in the club’s history for his time there. The club also stressed that the search for a new manager would begin promptly so that the team can continue its plans without delay.
Chelsea added that there would be no further comment until a successor is appointed. The current focus, the statement implied, is on managing the transition and guiding the squad through the coming fixtures as the club navigates its evolving project.
The side sits sixth in the Premier League after a challenging run that has included a couple of setbacks, even as the squad has shown moments of strength and depth amid a busy and transformative period for the club. Chelsea remains committed to restoring consistency and competitive edge across all competitions as it moves through a pivotal summer and start to the season. [Source: Chelsea FC official statement]