New Blues deal for Mourinho
Jose Mourinho has put UEFA Champions League heartache behind him by agreeing terms on a bumper new deal with Chelsea.
The Portuguese tactician justified Roman Abramovich's massive investment by delivering the Premiership title and Carling Cup this term and The Blues have rewarded him with a lucrative new contract.
Chelsea bowed out of the Champions League in agonising fashion to Liverpool on Tuesday, dashing hopes of a momentous treble, but Mourinho has brushed aside the upset by agreeing a five-year deal.
It would appear that all the unrest over the troubles at Barcelona have been smoothed over - with the Portuguese chief committing his future to the club until 2010.
Mourinho was rumoured to be upset that The Blues failed to fully support him over the trouble in the tunnel at half time of the Camp Nou clash and was even said to be considering his future at the club.
However, he was convinced by club officials that he had their full support and this has prompted him to agree a five-year deal - which will replace the agreement he signed when he joined the club from Porto last year.
"This is great news for everybody concerned," Blues chief executive Peter Kenyon told the club's website. "Both the club and Jose share a long-term vision for the future, that was clear from the moment we first met.
"We talked then about a 10-year plan for Chelsea and Jose wanted to be an integral part of building that. The outstanding success of the team this season is a great platform for that building process.
"As soon as the Carling Cup was won talks over a new deal began as it was apparent to all sides that a longer commitment was the way forward.
"This deal demonstrates Jose's commitment to Chelsea and also our certainty that he is the best manager to take the club into a new, exciting and successful era."
Mourinho is pleased to be committing his future to Chelsea and admits he wants to be part of the club's long-term vision.
"I am delighted to be signing this new contract," he said. "My heart is with Chelsea and the fantastic group of players I have. They have done a great job this season.
"But the vision of the owner and the board for the future of Chelsea is also one I want to be part of. I am totally behind this project and their support in achieving it means Chelsea is the place where I will be happiest in my work.
"I cannot imagine another club or situation where I would be happier."
SKY
The Portuguese tactician justified Roman Abramovich's massive investment by delivering the Premiership title and Carling Cup this term and The Blues have rewarded him with a lucrative new contract.
Chelsea bowed out of the Champions League in agonising fashion to Liverpool on Tuesday, dashing hopes of a momentous treble, but Mourinho has brushed aside the upset by agreeing a five-year deal.
It would appear that all the unrest over the troubles at Barcelona have been smoothed over - with the Portuguese chief committing his future to the club until 2010.
Mourinho was rumoured to be upset that The Blues failed to fully support him over the trouble in the tunnel at half time of the Camp Nou clash and was even said to be considering his future at the club.
However, he was convinced by club officials that he had their full support and this has prompted him to agree a five-year deal - which will replace the agreement he signed when he joined the club from Porto last year.
"This is great news for everybody concerned," Blues chief executive Peter Kenyon told the club's website. "Both the club and Jose share a long-term vision for the future, that was clear from the moment we first met.
"We talked then about a 10-year plan for Chelsea and Jose wanted to be an integral part of building that. The outstanding success of the team this season is a great platform for that building process.
"As soon as the Carling Cup was won talks over a new deal began as it was apparent to all sides that a longer commitment was the way forward.
"This deal demonstrates Jose's commitment to Chelsea and also our certainty that he is the best manager to take the club into a new, exciting and successful era."
Mourinho is pleased to be committing his future to Chelsea and admits he wants to be part of the club's long-term vision.
"I am delighted to be signing this new contract," he said. "My heart is with Chelsea and the fantastic group of players I have. They have done a great job this season.
"But the vision of the owner and the board for the future of Chelsea is also one I want to be part of. I am totally behind this project and their support in achieving it means Chelsea is the place where I will be happiest in my work.
"I cannot imagine another club or situation where I would be happier."
SKY
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