Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been handed a new deal at Stamford Bridge.
The Portuguese has signed a new four-year extension to his
current contract and will now remain at the London club till 2019.
Mourinho had previously managed Chelsea between 2004 and 2007, returned to the club after he parted ways with Real Madrid in 2013 and led the club to the Premier League title last season.
“I said when I returned here that I have a special feeling for this club and nothing changed,” he said.“I think this is a normal thing for me to sign a new contract.
It is important we have this continuity and I hope we can enjoy more success in the future – for the fans, the players and the club.
It is important we have this continuity and I hope we can enjoy more success in the future – for the fans, the players and the club.
“It is the club closest to my heart and I am very happy to know I will be staying here for a long time.”
Chelsea will kick-start their title defense against Swansea on Saturday at 17:30 BST.
