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Tom Doyle

Chelsea FC Champions League heroes return to England; fans will get chance to see trophy ‘in the near future’

Chelsea have confirmed that fans will get the chance to see the Champions League trophy “in the near future” after Thomas Tuchel’s victorious team returned to England.

The Blues turned a season of turmoil into the ultimate triumph as Kai Havertz's ice-cool finish sunk Manchester City 1-0 to swipe Champions League glory in Porto.

Mason Mount's inch-perfect assist stunned domestic double-winners City at the Estadio do Dragao, as Chelsea claimed their second Champions League title to etch boss Thomas Tuchel's name into the Stamford Bridge annals.

In just 124 days Tuchel has transformed Frank Lampard's muddled men into mean tactical machines - and champions of Europe.

Chelsea were able to celebrate their success with thousands of fans at Estadio Do Dragao in Porto, but due to coronavirus protocols in England, a London parade is off the table.

The team flew back to the UK on Sunday afternoon and returned to the club’s Cobham training ground before leaving to spend time with their families.

Chelsea have announced that fans will get the opportunity to see the trophy “in the near future”, but those details are yet to be confirmed.

A club tweet read: “Straight back to Cobham.

“The team will now return home to be with their families. There will be a chance for fans to see the trophy in the near future.”

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