Chelsea announced on Thursday afternoon that Jose Mourinho had left the club 'by mutual consent'.

That seems odd.

The dictionary definition of 'mutual' is: 'experienced or done by each of two or more parties towards the other or others'.

The dictionary definition of 'consent' is: 'permission for something to happen or agreement to do something'.

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Chelsea sack Jose Mourinho 'by mutual consent' but former manager would hardly agree

Mourinho said after the Leicester City game that he wanted to stay
Tom Sheen @Tom_Sheen Thursday 17 December 2015 16:09 BST

Chelsea announced on Thursday afternoon that Jose Mourinho had left the club 'by mutual consent'.

That seems odd.

The dictionary definition of 'mutual' is: 'experienced or done by each of two or more parties towards the other or others'.

The dictionary definition of 'consent' is: 'permission for something to happen or agreement to do something'.

Chelsea Football Club and Jose Mourinho have today parted company by mutual consent. https://t.co/YYJaxxdE36

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 17, 2015

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Mourinho's words on Monday night after the defeat to Leicester City, a game that left the Blues just a point above the relegation, indicate that he definitely wanted to continue in his role at Chelsea.

"The only thing I can say is that I want to be (the manager.)," Mourinho said after defeat at the King Power Stadium. "I have no doubts and I think that you know me well enough, six years here, that I am not afraid of a big challenge.

"At this moment, it is a real big challenge and I want to stay. I hope Mr Abramovich and the board want me to stay.

"I know that the board wants the best for this club. I would like the board to analyse the situation, the budget, the balance of the club and what they were expecting."

The Chelsea statement doesn't really compute with Mourinho's words.