Chelsea have sacked manager Jose Mourinho seven months after he led them to the Premier League title. The 52-year-old Portuguese had been in his second spell at the club,
taking charge in June 2013. Chelsea finished eight points clear last season and won
the League Cup, but have lost nine of their 16 league games so far and
are 16th in the table, one point above the relegation places. Mourinho's final match was Monday's 2-1 defeat at leaders Leicester City.
Pep Guardiola, Guus Hiddink, Juande Ramos and Brendan Rodgers have all
been touted as possible successors as Blues owner Roman Abramovich
begins another managerial search.
Jose Mourinho had a meeting with the club at around 14:30 GMT, when he was told the end had come. He won't be paid the £40m compensation speculated. My
understanding is he has been paid until the end of this season, what was
left of the annual salary of £12m he receives.
Chelsea statement
"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."
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