A deal between Jose Mourinho and Dr Eva Carneiro was done in a back corridor of the court after Mourinho begged her and Chelsea then issued a statement saying it 'regretted the circumstances' which led to former club doctor leaving and 'apologises unreservedly to her and her family for the distress caused'.
The case was
expected to last seven to 10 days and could have led to potentially
embarrassing witness statements and documents - including texts and
emails - being made public.
Read Chelsea FC's official statement after the cut.
The
club regrets the circumstances which led to Dr Carneiro leaving the
club and apologises unreservedly to her and her family for the distress
caused.
'We wish to place on record that in running onto the
pitch Dr Carneiro was following both the rules of the game and
fulfilling her responsibility to the players as a doctor, putting their
safety first.
'Dr Carneiro has always put the
interests of the club's players first. Dr Carneiro is a highly competent
and professional sports doctor. She was a valued member of the club's
medical team and we wish her every success in her future career.
'Jose
Mourinho also thanks Dr Carneiro for the excellent and dedicated
support she provided as First Team Doctor and he wishes her a successful
career.'
In a statement Dr Carneiro said: 'I
am relieved that today we have been able to conclude this tribunal case.
It has been an extremely difficult and distressing time for me and my
family and I now look forward to moving forward with my life.
'My
priority has always been the health and safety of the players and
fulfilling my duty of care as a doctor. In running onto the pitch to
treat a player, who requested medical attention, I was following the
rules of the game and fulfilling my medical responsibilities.
'I
would like to thank everyone who has supported me including my husband,
family and friends and members of the football community.'
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