Less than a month after being ruthlessly fired by Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly, Thomas Tuchel turned down the chance to return to management right away.
It has been reported that Thomas Tuchel, who was abruptly fired by Chelsea last month, turned down the chance to return to management.
Only seven games into the current season, new Blues co-owner Todd Boehly fired the highly regarded German coach. Tuchel had received a lot of support in the summer transfer market, so the decision was unexpected. However, it has since come to light that the new Stamford Bridge hierarchy had been considering a change for some time.
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Graham Potter, a former manager of Brighton, was swiftly appointed as Tuchel’s replacement, only 48 hours after the former Borussia Dortmund manager was fired.
Sport 1 has already made known through Sport Witness that Tuchel has already been contacted on a comeback to the coaching staff. Given the current level of pressure on Bayer Leverkusen manager Gerardo Seoane, the article states that the Bundesliga team “initiated contact” with Tuchel to determine his interest in the role before a prospective move.
Tuchel was adamant that he was ‘not interested’ in the Leverkusen position, though. Whether Tuchel’s decision was motivated by a desire for a break or by Leverkusen’s precarious league position—the German team is presently second from last in the Bundesliga—remains to be seen.
Tuchel’s reputation is still high as a result of the excellent work he did at Stamford Bridge, despite his harsh dismissal. Soon after taking over for Frank Lampard, Tuchel led the Blues to Champions League victory. He also led the team to victories in the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.
Last season, Chelsea appeared to be a squad that could compete with Manchester City and Liverpool for the Premier League title, but they lost their way before the new year. After the team’s disappointing start to the new season, Tuchel ultimately paid the price as Boehly was determined to steer the Blues in a different direction.
Tuchel made a post on social media on how difficult it was to accept his departure. “This is one of the hardest statements I have ever had to write, and it is one that I hoped I would not need to do for many years,” he said in his essay. The fact that my time at Chelsea is over makes me very sad.
“I felt both professionally and personally at home at this club. I want to express my gratitude to the entire staff, the players, and the fans for making me feel so welcome right away.
“The pleasure and joy I experienced when I contributed to the team’s victories in the Champions League and the Club World Cup will last a lifetime. I consider it an honor to have contributed to the history of this club, and the last 19 months will always hold unique memories for me.