Divorced, beheaded, died. Interim only, sacked, sacked, sacked, survived. Thomas Tuchel, the man destined to become Catherine Parr to Roman Abramovich’s Henry VIII, pledged his future to Chelsea and claimed the club can continue to thrive without their Russian oligarch.
‘The owner is selling the club,’ said Tuchel. ‘He’s selling a well-structured, top organisation. Right now, I don’t see why we should be in fear or concerned. This club is well placed, well organised, functional.
‘It is a pleasure to work here. I can honestly say it’s the highest level I have experienced.