The three-time Premier League winner will remain in West
London until at least 2019 after signing a new deal ahead of the upcoming
campaign
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has committed his future to
the Premier League champions by putting pen to paper on a new four-year
contract.
Mourinho won his third Premier League title with Chelsea
last season as well as lifting the League Cup – the first trophies since making
his return for a second spell at Stamford Bridge.
The former Porto boss spent three years in west London early
in the Roman Abramovich era before enjoying trophy-laden spells at Inter and
Real Madrid.
Rumours had suggested the 52-year-old would agree a new
contract following a successful season with the club and, having restored
Chelsea to become the dominant force in English football, Mourinho’s new deal
until 2019 was announced on the eve of the new Premier League season.
“If the club is happy, I am happy,” said Mourinho.
“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.”
Mourinho’s initial exit from Stamford Bridge came about due
to a disagreement with wealthy owner Abramovich, although relations appear to
have improved in recent years.
Speaking shortly after wrapping up the Premier League title
last term, Mourinho stated he would “stay as long as Mr Abramovich wants me”.
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