Liam Rosenior lasted just 104 days in charge of Chelsea before the club pulled the plug.
The 41-year-old succeeded Enzo Maresca in January but was in charge for just three months before BlueCo made their decision.
Although Rosenior was not expected to perform miracles between the start of the year and the end of the season, it didn't take long for performances and results to slide.
Not only did the Blues crash out of the Champions League in the first knockout round, but their league form has made European qualification very challenging.
As a result of the side's abysmal form, Rosenior's consequential departure means the Blues are now on the lookout for their fourth permanent manager in just the last three years.
Chelsea inform Liam Rosenior of lower compensation fee
What made Rosenior's sacking particularly interesting was the fact Chelsea signed him from Strasbourg on a seven-year deal.
Believed to earn around £4 million-per year, it was suggested the 41-year-old was entitled to as much as £24 million in compensation. It doesn't sound like BlueCo will be parting with anywhere near that kind of money, though.
According to BBC Sport, Rosenior has been told he will not bank the full amount left on his contract. It is reported the ex-head coach is expecting to receive a 'significantly lower figure' instead.
Rosenior's final settlement figure is not yet known but will be disclosed in 2027 when Chelsea's next set of financial accounts are published. This information is likely to be made public on The Department for Business and Trade's Companies House website.
Still no excuses
Even though it's not surprising to learn Chelsea won't be paying Rosenior the full £24 million remaining on his deal due to compensation protection clauses being standard across top-flight football clubs, there are still no excuses for BlueCo's decision to appoint him.
Rosenior lacked experience at this level and that was on full display during his short time in the Stamford Bridge dugout. Not only did he average just 1.52 points-per match, but his approach to the media saw him become the butt of every rival fanbase's joke.
A far from ideal situation given Chelsea’s prestigious history of elite managers, epitomised by the likes of Carlo Ancelotti and Jose Mourinho.
Left embarrassed by their failure to show true ambition by appointing a globally recognised, winning manager, it's going to take a lot more than reports of a break clause in Rosenior's contract for BlueCo to win back fans' trust.
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