CLUB STATEMENTS TUCHEL JOINS CHELSEA

Former PSG Manager, Thomas Tuchel has been appointed as the new Chelsea Head Coach. Tuchel moves to Stamford Bridge following a two-and-a-half year spell at PSG end last month and will be the first German to manage Chelsea and arrives. Tuchel guided PSG to four major honours and the Champions League final during his time in the French capital.

German Tuchel also spent seven seasons coaching in the Bundesliga, first with Mainz, where he led them into the Europa League, and then a successful period with Borussia Dortmund where he won the German Cup.

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Tuchel, who has signed an 18-month contract with the possibility of an extension, said: ‘I would like to thank Chelsea FC for their confidence in me and my staff.

‘We all have the greatest respect for Frank Lampard’s work and the legacy he created at Chelsea. At the same time, I cannot wait to meet my new team and compete in the most exciting league in football. I am grateful to now be part of the Chelsea family - it feels amazing!’

Tuchel will take his first training session this evening and will be in the dugout for tomorrow’s Premier League game against Wolves.