PHOTOS: Chelsea fans in tears after Thomas Tuchel’s emotional reunion with Champions League winning stars
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Photo Credits: Instagram/Catherine Harding

PHOTOS: Chelsea fans in tears after Thomas Tuchel’s emotional reunion with Champions League winning stars

David Ben 11:26 - 03.03.2025

Thomas Tuchel reunited with several Chelsea’s Champions League winning stars led by Jorginho.

Thomas Tuchel reunited with his Chelsea Champions League-winning squad, including Mason Mount and Jorginho, in what has become a heartwarming moment for football fans worldwide.

The German tactician, who famously guided the Blues to their second-ever European Cup triumph in 2021, made an emotional return to England as the newly appointed Three Lions boss.

Thomas Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel led Chelsea to the Champions League triumph in 2021 | IMAGO

 Despite leaving Chelsea just a year after the historic victory, Tuchel's bond with his former players remains as strong as ever.

Emotional reunion caught on camera

New England manager Thomas Tuchel reunites with Jorginho and Chelsea stars
New England manager Thomas Tuchel reunites with Jorginho and Chelsea stars | Instagram

Tuchel's reunion with his beloved stars was captured in a series of touching photos shared on Instagram by Jorginho's fiancée, Catherine Harding. 

The snaps have since gone viral, sparking nostalgic reactions among Chelsea faithful.

In one image, Jorginho wraps his arms around Tuchel, who is casually dressed in a navy outfit and cap, flashing a warm smile. 

The group picture also included familiar faces like Reece James, Ben Chilwell, Mason Mount, and Trevoh Chalobah, leaving fans emotional.

Mason Mount. Jorginho, Trevor Chalobah, Ben Chilwell, and Reece James won the UEFA Champions League with Chelsea in 2021
Mason Mount. Jorginho, Trevor Chalobah, Ben Chilwell, and Reece James won the UEFA Champions League with Chelsea in 2021 | Instagram

"Tears in my eyes man," one fan wrote, while another added, "I miss this squad!" 

A third admirer gushed, "This is a beautiful sight." 

Another simply said, "We miss them."

Former Chelsea stars Mason Mount and Jorginho | Instagram/Catherine Harding

One other comment read: “Thomas Tuchel My favorite coach, the golden coach, had Chelsea dominating Europe. I hope he returns to Chelsea.”

Another comment said: “My champions league squad.”

One other user said: “We miss them”

Thomas Tuchel: England duties await Chelsea hero

Thomas Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel at his first England press conference on October 16, 2024 (Credit: Imago)

Tuchel's return to England is not just for sentimental reasons, as the 50-year-old prepares for his first official matches in charge of the Three Lions against Albania and Latvia in March.

With Reece James back to full fitness after a hamstring injury and Chilwell hoping to impress following his loan move to Crystal Palace, Tuchel could find himself working with some of his old Chelsea stars once again. 

Meanwhile, Mount is battling to recover from a thigh injury, with his England hopes hanging in the balance.

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