Thomas Tuchel has rejected the chance to make a swift return to management following his shock sacking by Chelsea last month, it has been claimed.
The highly-rated German coach was axed by new Blues co-owner Todd Boehly just seven games into the new season. The decision came as a surprise considering Tuchel had been backed significantly in the summer transfer market, but it has since emerged that the new Stamford Bridge hierarchy had been mulling over a change for some time.
Former Brighton chief Graham Potter was promptly installed as Tuchel's successor - barely 48 hours after the former Borussia Dortmund chief was dismissed.
