LONDON: Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was rewarded with a new contract to 2024 for winning the Champions League in his first five months in charge.
The German joined in January when the Blues were languishing ninth in the Premier League. But the squad was revitalised after his arrival. The Blues climbed the table to finish fourth before winning Champions League against Manchester City in Porto last weekend.
“I cannot imagine a better occasion for a contract renewal. I am grateful for the experience and very happy to stay part of the Chelsea family,” said Tuchel.
“There is far more to come and we are looking forward to our next steps with ambition and much anticipation.”
Tuchel was unceremoniously sacked by Paris Saint-Germain in December despite winning two Ligue 1 titles in his first two seasons in charge and leading the French giants to their first ever Champions League final in 2020.
