Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has left Stamford Bridge by mutual consent.

The decision comes after the club held a crisis meeting to discuss the indifferent start to the new season.

Mourinho made an emotional farewell to his players at Chelsea's Cobham training ground, an occasion that is understood to have left striker Didier Drogba in tears.

Mourinho's relationship with Blues owner Roman Abramovich has grow increasingly troubled and he quits despite having three years left on his contract.

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