| Avram Grant took over the manager's position for | | | | happiness in football and in their family life. Finally on |
| Chelsea the very next day after Mourinho decided to | | | | my wife's and children's behalf we thank the great |
| end his three year time in power with the club. Grant, | | | | professionalism of their school teachers and the |
| 52, takes the position of Chelsea's new manager | | | | beauty of so many friends." |
| from director of football and will be given a hand by | | | | An open communication was released by Chelsea to |
| Steve Clarke. | | | | thank their fans for their tolerance and considerations |
| Some words from Mourinho regarding the club were; | | | | during the clubs difficult times stating that his decision |
| "I am very proud of my work in Chelsea Football | | | | was mostly due to prevent the team from any |
| Club and I think my decision in May 2004 to come to | | | | further down falling from this or any other issue that |
| England was an excellent one," said Mourinho. "It was | | | | would have a serious impact on the club. |
| a beautiful and rich period of my career. I want to | | | | In most part, fans, teammates and the Chelsea staff |
| thank all Chelsea FC supporters for what I believe is | | | | as long as the people in charge of the club are very |
| a never-ending love story. "I wish great success to | | | | grateful and content with the work Mourinho has |
| the club, a club that will be forever connected to me | | | | done. |
| for some historical moments." wish the players | | | | |