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| Jose Mourinho was sacked as Chelsea boss at the club's training ground this afternoon |
JOSE MOURINHO was informed of his sacking during a 10-minute meeting at Chelsea's training ground today, according to reports.
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has made the decision to dispense with Mourinho after a shocking start to the season.
The Blues' 2-1 defeat to Leicester left them languishing in 16th place in the Premier League, just a point outside the relegation zone.
According to Sky Sports, Mourinho was called to Chelsea's training ground to be informed of his sacking at around 2pm today.
The Blues' 2-1 defeat to Leicester left them languishing in 16th place in the Premier League, just a point outside the relegation zone.
According to Sky Sports, Mourinho was called to Chelsea's training ground to be informed of his sacking at around 2pm today.
It is claimed Bruce Buck and director Eugene Tenenbaum spoke to the 52-year-old for no longer than ten minutes, bringing down the curtain on his second spell at the club.
A Chelsea statement read: "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.
A Chelsea statement read: "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."
"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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