Thomas Tuchel excited after he meets ex Chelsea coach Roberto Di Matteo for the first time in USA (Photos)

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel was excited to meet former manager of the West London club.

It was learnt that Tuchel had the opportunity of meeting Roberto Di Matteo on United States of America where the Blues are camped for their ongoing pre-season tour.

Recall that Di Matteo guided Chelsea to glory as they lifted their first ever UEFA Champions League trophy in 2012 in Munich.

The Italian boss was named the assistant coach under Andre Villas Boas who was later sacked, making Roberto Di Matteo the permanent manager who took them to winning the European championship with a victory against Bayern Munich in the final.

Tuchel and Di Matteo exchanged hugs with each other as they posed while the UEFA Champions League trophy which Tuchel won with the Blues in 2021.

Chelsea secured their second Champions League trophy in Paris after they defeated Manchester City 1-0.