Given an 18-month contract, Chelsea appoints Thomas Tuchel to replace Lampard

DBasia.news – Chelsea management has officially announced Thomas Tuchel as the new manager to replace Frank Lampard. The announcement was made by Chelsea on Wednesday (27/1/2021), am, WIB.

“Thomas Tuchel has been appointed as the new Chelsea Head Coach. He has moved to Stamford Bridge after two and a half years as French champions with Paris Saint-Germain, which ended last month,” wrote a statement on Chelsea’s official website.

“He will be the first German to coach Chelsea and arrive having led PSG to four major titles and (reach) the Champions League final during his time in the French capital,” added the statement.

Tuchel arrived after being replaced by Mauricio Pochettino at PSG. Coaching Chelsea will be a new experience for the 47 year old coach in the Premier League. Not to forget Tuchel shared his respect for Lampard for the legacy in Chelsea’s latest squad.

“I want to thank Chelsea FC for their trust in me and my staff,” said Thomas Tuchel.

“We all have great respect for Frank Lampard’s work and the legacy he has created at Chelsea. At the same time, I can’t wait to meet my new team and compete in the most exciting league in football. I am grateful to be now part of the Chelsea family, it feels extraordinary!”

Chelsea director, Marina Granovskaia said it was not easy to change coaches in the middle of the season. But on the other hand she is happy because Chelsea can secure one of the top coaches in Europe.

“It’s never easy to change the Head Coach in the middle of the season, but we are very pleased to have one of Europe’s best coaches, Thomas Tuchel. There is still a lot to play and a lot to achieve, this season and beyond. We welcome Thomas to the club,” said Marina, welcoming Tuchel.

Chelsea will face Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, Thursday (28/01) at 01.00 WIB. That match will be Thomas Tuchel’s debut.