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Chelsea has reportedly fired manager Jose Mourinho.
According to Dan Roan of BBC Sports, the eccentric Portuguese manager, who led Chelsea to three Premier League titles over two different stints as manager, has been informed of his dismissal from the London club.
Mourinho coached at Chelsea from 2004-2008, during which the club won two Premier League titles. He then bounced around Europe, coaching at Inter and Real Madrid, before returning to Chelsea prior to the 2013 season. Last season, Mourinho's Chelsea won the league.
But this year Chelsea has been awful, currently sitting at 16th in the table - just one point above relegation. They boast a dismal 4-3-9 record, despite one of the most expensive rosters in the world. They are also one of the final 16 teams in the Champions League, and will play Paris Saint-Germain for a spot in the quarterfinals.
Despite his recent struggles at Chelsea, Mourinho is still one of the best managers in the world. It's unlikely he'll remain unemployed for long.
Chelsea released the following statement on Mourinho:
All at Chelsea thank Jose for his immense contribution since he returned as manager in the summer of 2013.
His three league titles, FA Cup, Community Shield and three League Cup wins over two spells make him the most successful manager in our 110-year history. But both Jose and the board agreed results have not been good enough this season and believe it is in the best interests of both parties to go our separate ways.
The club wishes to make clear Jose leaves us on good terms and will always remain a much-loved, respected and significant figure at Chelsea. His legacy at Stamford Bridge and in England has long been guaranteed and he will always be warmly welcomed back to Stamford Bridge.
The club's focus is now on ensuring our talented squad reaches its potential.
There will be no further comment until a new appointment is made.