Roberto Di Matteo proud of Chelsea tenure despite being sacked
Roberto Di Matteo has spoken of his "deep and unreserved passion" for Chelsea despite being sacked as manager after just eight months in charge, BBC Sport reported.
Di Matteo won the Champions League and FA Cup as caretaker boss and earned a two-year contract, but he was dismissed after Tuesday's loss at Juventus.
"I am extremely proud of the successes and trophies that we were able to bring to the club," said the 42-year-old.
"I have a deep and unreserved passion for Chelsea Football Club."
"It was an honour for me to be appointed manager of a club that I loved playing for and one that is so close to my heart," he added.
"I would like to sincerely thank all of the staff, my players and of course the Chelsea fans, for their tremendous and unconditioned support in the intense time I have been the manager at the Bridge.
"I wish all of them every success for the rest of the season and beyond."