Chelsea news: Thomas Tuchel says 'I love to be at Chelsea' amid Manchester United rumours
Thomas Tuchel denies rumours to Manchester United
Despite rumours linking the German coach to Manchester United, the Chelsea boss reaffirmed his love for Chelsea despite the ongoing problems behind the scenes.
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned earlier this month, leaving the London-based club in economic turmoil.
It's also left the future of a number of players, and manager Thomas Tuchel, in doubt.
With Manchester United in need of a new manager this summer, it was inevitable that Tuchel was linked to the job, even more so considering his close relations with current interim Ralf Rangnick.
But regardless of the swirling rumours, Tuchel settled any discussion ahead of his side's FA Cup tie against Middlesbrough.
"There's actually no reaction at all," said Tuchel.
"Because do you feel me less committed to the club or less involved in the club in my situation? Absolutely not.
"I've said many times that I love to be here, that I love to work for Chelsea and that this club has everything that it needs to make me happy.
"And that's why there's no need. And we have plenty of reasons to stay in the moment here, and this is what we do."
Chelsea's suitors have until end of business on Friday to submit bids to buy the Champions League holders.
New York merchant bank the Raine Group will handle the process, with a clutch of impressive consortiums due to finalise their offers.
Roman Abramovich put Chelsea up for sale on March 2 amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Tuchel was questioned about what he hopes to see in Chelsea's new owners.
"Hopefully they love winning, that would be a big plus.
"I'm absolutely not involved, zero.
"I'm informed from time to time, but we have a pretty tight schedule so I'm happy not to be informed of every little step and chance in the process.
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"Because that gives me also the advantage to focus on football and the staff here, the environment I can influence, the 60 to 80 people here at Cobham.
"So of course I'm informed but not asked and it's also not necessary, it's not my job and not my role.
"Everybody hopes it will be completed quickly. And as I understand the hope is and we can trust this is maybe solved quicker than usual.
"Actually I am an employee and that's why I'm ready to play my role, so I'm ready to adapt and let's see what's coming.
"It's uncertain times and uncertainty can create sometimes for some people fear, it's normal."
The Blues are in action on Saturday, March 19, where they'll look to book their spot in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
