"As I leave Chelsea Football Club, I wish to say thank you to all the fans, players and staff for their incredible support during the past season. I would also like to thank the Board for giving me the opportunity to return to Stamford Bridge as part of Maurizio Sarri’s backroom staff.



“Chelsea is so important to me and I am proud to have helped the club win its sixth European title and qualify for next season’s Champions League.



"I wish the new management team and everyone at Chelsea the very best of luck next season and in future."