Sacked Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has released a statement thanking those at the club who helped him win the Premier League and FA Cup before he was replaced at the helm by Maurizio Sarri last week.
Conte's Chelsea stay started in bright fashion, but after winning the Premier League in his first season, his departure from Stamford Bridge was ultimately awkward and drawn-out. Nevertheless, he released a statement via the League Managers' Association (h/t Goal's Chris Burton) on Monday, which read:
"I would like to thank all of my friends at Chelsea Football Club for their hard work and support over the past two seasons which enabled us to win the Premier League and FA Cup together.