The Italian’s exit has stunned observers across European football, primarily due to the silverware amassed during his turbulent but undeniably successful spell in west London. While the club’s hierarchy reportedly grew frustrated with friction over transfer policy and a recent dip in domestic form, his resumé at the club remains formidable.
He not only secured a vital return to Europe’s top table but also delivered two major trophies, including the crowning glory of the expanded Club World Cup. In his statement, the ex-Leicester City boss made sure to highlight these successes, pointedly reminding the board and the fans of the heights the team reached under his stewardship.
“I want to thank all the Chelsea fans for their support over the last 18 months,” he wrote. “Support that was crucial to achieving Champions League qualification, winning the Conference League, and winning the Club World Cup. Victories that I will always hold in my heart!”
The mention of the Club World Cup is particularly poignant. Under his guidance, the Blues navigated a gruelling tournament in the United States last summer to be crowned the best team on the planet, a victory that was supposed to herald a new era of stability. Instead, less than six months later, he finds himself clearing out his desk at Cobham, a victim of the club's unyielding demand for perfection and total control.
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