Chelsea FC has issued a statement detailing that they have ended Luiz Felipe Scolari’s contract as manager. Scolari was only appointed in the summer and oversaw just 25 (32 total) league games in the Chelsea dugout.

“Luiz Felipe Scolari has been dismissed as manager of Chelsea Football Club with immediate effect,” read the statement.

“The Chelsea board would like to place on record our gratitude for his time as manager.”

“The Chelsea squad are old. Felipe tried to rejuvenate it, but unsuccessfully. He asked (the board) to sign Deco and Robinho, but they only brought Deco.”

“I am thankful for the opportunity to have worked for Chelsea and in English football,” Scolari said.

“It was a very valuable experience. I am sorry that my time with everyone could not last longer. I wish Chelsea luck in the three competitions they are participating in.

“I want to take the opportunity to inform that I will keep living in London. I will respond to the media soon.”