Within 3 hours of the end of the season match at Everton today, Chelsea has parted company with Carlo Ancelotti. The official statement on club website says,

Chelsea Football Club can confirm that Carlo Ancelotti parted company with the club today (Sunday, 22 May).

The owner and board would like to thank Carlo for his contribution and achievements since taking over as manager in July 2009, which included winning the Double for the first time in the club’s history.

However, this season’s performances have fallen short of expectations and the club feels the time is right to make this change ahead of next season’s preparations.

Carlo will always be welcome at Stamford Bridge, where he will be given the reception and respect his position in our history deserves.

Chelsea’s long-term football objectives and ambitions remain unchanged and we will now be concentrating all our efforts on identifying a new manager.

There will be no further comment until that appointment is made.

The Chelsea Fanatic team would like to say thank you to double winning manager of last season and wish him all the best for his future.

Submitted by Chelsea Fanatic

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