A few days after being fired by Chelsea, Kong Di finally broke the silence.

A few days after being fired by Chelsea, Kong Di finally broke the silence.

After being fired by Chelsea, Kong Di made his first public comments on Monday, without mentioning any dissatisfaction with the club and the players.

The 48-year-old Italian coach was fired last Friday, 55 days after he lifted the FA Cup in the last game and started pre-season training. Chelsea issued a short statement of 6 1, announcing the resignation of Kong Di. Twenty-four hours later, another Italian coach, Surrey, was appointed as his successor.

In a statement issued by the Premier League Management Association, Kong Di said: "I want to thank all my friends at Chelsea Football Club for their hard work and support in the past two seasons. They helped us win the Premier League and the FA Cup together. "

"For the players, their talent and dedication are crucial to our success, and I want to thank them for everything. Working with them every day is a pleasure. "

"I want to say thank you to my staff. You've been working hard. I must thank them for their professionalism and dedication. "

"I had a great time in England and London. I want to thank the Chelsea fans, who are very friendly to me and my family. For me, it is a wonderful thing to share my feelings, passion and enthusiasm with Chelsea fans in two unforgettable seasons, and they will remain in my heart forever. "

"I wish Chelsea continued success, and I wish you all the best next season."

"I have left many memories during my stay at Chelsea, and I will take them to meet the next challenge."

According to foreign media reports, Kong Di's remaining salary of 1 year is 9 million pounds, and the Italians hope to get full compensation immediately, instead of returning it to him in 12 months.

Chelsea's usual policy is to continue to pay the dismissed coaches monthly until their contracts expire or they find a new job. It is reported that Kong Di is ready to accept a senior position, but there is no obvious attractive vacancy at present.

The Italian won the Premier League title in his first season at Stamford Bridge, and he used last season's press conference to accuse the board of directors of not signing his favorite target, which angered Chelsea's top management.

Kong Di's most notorious incident was telling striker diego costa by SMS that he was not in the plan for next season. Kong Di also fell out with david luiz, and the club was worried that if Kong Di stayed, more star players might leave.