A record of nine defeats in 16 Premier League matches
this season has brought an end to Jose Mourinho's
second spell as Chelsea manager.
Chelsea have parted company with manager Jose Mourinho by
mutual consent after weeks of intense speculation over his
future.
The defending Premier League champions suffered a fifth defeat
in their last seven Premier League games against Leicester City
on Monday, after which Mourinho said he felt "betrayed" by
his players.
Although Chelsea finished top of their Champions League group
with a 2-1 victory over Porto last week, the 2-1 loss at Leicester
leaves them 16th in the Premier League table and just one point
above the relegation zone after 16 matches.
A club statement said: "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."
Last season, Mourinho added a third Premier League title to the
two he won in 2004-05 and 2005-06 during his first spell in
charge of Chelsea and was rewarded with a four-year contract
extension in August.
But the club's fortunes have dramatically dipped since then,
with the 52-year-old cutting an increasingly strained figure over
recent weeks as his side have slipped away from the top-four
race and been dumped out of the League Cup by Stoke City.
Mourinho's cause has also been damaged by a handful of ugly
confrontations, most notably with former club doctor Eva
Carneiro, who stepped down after being publicly criticised by
Mourinho for treating Eden Hazard on the pitch when Chelsea
were already a man down against Swansea City.
The former Porto boss has also come into conflict with some
first-team players. Striker Diego Costa threw his bib in the
direction of the manager when left on the substitutes bench for
the 0-0 draw with Tottenham, while he told his squad to "rethink
the way they live football" after the Leicester setback.
Former Chelsea interim boss Guus Hiddink is one of the
favourites to take charge on another temporary basis as the
champions pursue a long-term successor to Mourinho.
Pep Guardiola, who is widely reported to be preparing to leave
Bayern Munich at the end of the season, has been touted as a
possible candidate, while ex-Real Madrid and Tottenham boss
Juande Ramos was named as a more surprise option in some
reports.
this season has brought an end to Jose Mourinho's
second spell as Chelsea manager.
Chelsea have parted company with manager Jose Mourinho by
mutual consent after weeks of intense speculation over his
future.
The defending Premier League champions suffered a fifth defeat
in their last seven Premier League games against Leicester City
on Monday, after which Mourinho said he felt "betrayed" by
his players.
Although Chelsea finished top of their Champions League group
with a 2-1 victory over Porto last week, the 2-1 loss at Leicester
leaves them 16th in the Premier League table and just one point
above the relegation zone after 16 matches.
A club statement said: "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."
Last season, Mourinho added a third Premier League title to the
two he won in 2004-05 and 2005-06 during his first spell in
charge of Chelsea and was rewarded with a four-year contract
extension in August.
But the club's fortunes have dramatically dipped since then,
with the 52-year-old cutting an increasingly strained figure over
recent weeks as his side have slipped away from the top-four
race and been dumped out of the League Cup by Stoke City.
Mourinho's cause has also been damaged by a handful of ugly
confrontations, most notably with former club doctor Eva
Carneiro, who stepped down after being publicly criticised by
Mourinho for treating Eden Hazard on the pitch when Chelsea
were already a man down against Swansea City.
The former Porto boss has also come into conflict with some
first-team players. Striker Diego Costa threw his bib in the
direction of the manager when left on the substitutes bench for
the 0-0 draw with Tottenham, while he told his squad to "rethink
the way they live football" after the Leicester setback.
Former Chelsea interim boss Guus Hiddink is one of the
favourites to take charge on another temporary basis as the
champions pursue a long-term successor to Mourinho.
Pep Guardiola, who is widely reported to be preparing to leave
Bayern Munich at the end of the season, has been touted as a
possible candidate, while ex-Real Madrid and Tottenham boss
Juande Ramos was named as a more surprise option in some
reports.
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