Chelsea and its former manager Jose Mourinho have reached a confidential settlement with the team's former doctor Eva Carneiro over claims she was constructively dismissed.
In a statement on its website, Chelsea said: "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."
It added that Mourinho thanked Dr Carneiro for the "excellent and dedicated support" she provided and wished her a "successful career".
Dr Carneiro and team physio Jon Fearn were criticised by Mourinho and dropped from first-team duties following the draw with Swansea on the opening day of the 2015/16 Premier League season, on 8 August 2015.
The pair went on to the pitch to treat Eden Hazard, an action which meant Chelsea were temporarily down to nine men as they had already had goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois sent off.
The Employment Tribunal heard an extract from Mourinho's statement in which he conceded using the Portuguese term "filho da puta", meaning "son of a bitch or whore".
But Mourinho's statement added: "Filho da puta is a phrase I often use. All of the players know it.
"There is no sexist connotation in the use of the phrase - it is just like saying 'f*** off'.
"In the world of football, a lot of swear words are used."
Dr Carneiro took legal action against the club claiming constructive dismissal.
She also launched separate legal action against Mourinho for victimisation and discrimination.
Documents submitted to the tribunal on behalf of Chelsea and Mourinho on Monday showed that Dr Carneiro was made an open offer of £1.2M to settle her claims.
In a statement, Dr Carneiro said she was relieved the case had been resolved.
"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," she said.
"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."
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