Thiago Silva has penned an emotional farewell to former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel after Graham Potter was announced as head coach.
The pair share a strong relationship, dating back to their time in Paris at PSG.
The German joined Chelsea and was greeted by Silva, his former player, who had arrived in 2020 on a free transfer.
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Winning the Champions League in his first season, Silva was a key player for Tuchel after a poor start to the season under Frank Lampard.
The following season saw the pair lift the UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup, also reaching the Carabao Cup and FA Cup finals.
However, after a poor start to the season, Tuchel was dismissed by the new Chelsea ownership.
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On Wednesday morning, a statement was released on the official website, stating: "Chelsea Football Club has today parted company with Head Coach Thomas Tuchel.
"On behalf of everyone at Chelsea FC, the Club would like to place on record its gratitude to Thomas and his staff for all their efforts during their time with the Club. Thomas will rightly have a place in Chelsea’s history after winning the Champions League, the Super Cup and Club World Cup in his time here.
"As the new ownership group reaches 100 days since taking over the Club, and as it continues its hard work to take the club forward, the new owners believe it is the right time to make this transition."
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Chelsea players have taken to social media in recent days to send their messages to Tuchel, however these have all been short and sweet.
Silva has gone against the trend to post an emotional farewell to the former Chelsea head coach.
Taking to Twitter, he wrote: "Beyond being good professionals, you and your staff were amazing human beings.
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"It was a real privilege to meet you and work with you.
"Thank you for everything.
"I wish I could be more helpful! God bless you and your family."
Former Brighton boss Potter has been named as the new Chelsea head coach, penning a five-year deal at Stamford Bridge.
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Silva will be hopeful of remaining a key player once the Englishman takes over, with a year left on his contract at Chelsea.
Topics: Chelsea, Thomas Tuchel, Thiago Silva, Football
Nick Emms