Sacked Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri says his ‘dream died’ as he spoke for the first time since being dismissed from the club on Thursday.
The Italian led the Foxes to an unprecedented title last season but the dream has turned sour as the team hurtled towards the relegation zone.
Caretaker manager Craig Shakespeare denied rumours that a player revolt was behind Ranieri’s sacking and rebuffed suggestions there was a rift between the pair.
“Yesterday my dream died after the euphoria of last season and being crowned Premier League champions,” said Ranieri in a statement.
“All I dreamed of was staying at Leicester, the club I love for always. Sadly this was not to be.
“The adventure was amazing and will live with me forever.”
“Mostly I have to thank Leicester City Football Club. The adventure was amazing and will live with me forever.”
“Thank you to all the journalists and the media who came with us and enjoyed reporting on the greatest story in football.”
“My heartfelt thanks to everybody at the club but mostly to the supporters.
“You took me into your hearts from day one and loved me. I love you too.”
“No one can ever take away what we together have achieved, and I hope you think about it and smile every day the way I always will.
“It was a time of wonderfulness and happiness that I will never forget. It’s been a pleasure and an honour to be a champion with all of you.”
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