Maurizio Sarri won his first trophy in football when he guided Chelsea to a 4-1 thrashing of Arsenal in Wednesday's Europa League final - and won the hearts of football fans by popping a cigar and gazing in wonder at his medal.
The 60-year-old Sarri had never won a major trophy in his managerial career, despite leading Serie A side Napoli to within inches of a Scudetto, before goals from Olivier Giroud, Pedro and a brace from Belgian winger Eden Hazard brought home Europe's second competition for The Blues.
Fans fell in love at the sight of Sarri proudly clutching his medal, calling the image of him beaming at the reward for his most successful night in football as he walked up to lift the cup with his players "adorable".
Maurizio Sarri's managerial career
1990-2005: Serie D
2005-2010: Bouncing around Serie B
2010-2012: Serie C
2012-2015: Empoli
2015-2018: Napoli
2018-: Chelsea, winning his FIRST EVER trophy as a manager.
Almost draws you to tears when you see him look at his medal pic.twitter.com/qrDOzwA0Go
— Nicolas Severini (@NicSeverini) May 29, 2019
This picture is so beautiful. Sarri looking at his first winners' medal. From Banker to Champion! Hard-work always pays-off!! NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAMS!