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Mourinho quits Chelsea in shock move

London, England (Sports Network) - A little over one day after Chelsea played to a 1-1 draw with Rosenborg in Champions League play, manager Jose Mourinho's three-year run as manager of Chelsea ended on Thursday.

In a stunning announcement that will shake up not only England but the rest of Europe, the club's website confirmed Mourinho's departure in a short statement.

"Chelsea Football Club and Jose Mourinho have agreed to part company today (Thursday) by mutual consent."

Reportedly, Mourinho had contacted some of his veteran players, such as Frank Lampard, and informed them late Wednesday night that he would not return after talks at Stamford Bridge ended with his departure.

Mourinho made a name for himself by guiding FC Porto to the 2004 Champions League title before taking over at Chelsea in June of that year.

He lead the club to Premiership titles in his first two seasons, as well as the FA Cup last year and a pair of Carling Cup crowns in 2005 and 2007.

The Portuguese manager has posted a 124-21-40 mark in his stay in London, including a record 60-match unbeaten streak in Premiership play at Stamford Bridge.

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