Jose Mourinho thanks Chelsea fans in statement… but there’s no mention of his players or the board

'He is very positive and is already looking forward.

'Jose Mourinho is pleased that he returned to Chelsea because he was able to give the fans another Premier League title, which they had not won for many years,' the statement continues.

'He is immensely proud of his eight trophies at Chelsea, and thanks the fans for all their support throughout his two spells at the club.

'During his career, Jose has sometimes chosen to leave a club, but only at Chelsea has the club decided that he should leave.'

Having thanked the Chelsea fans, there is no mention of his players or the club's owner or board.