Blue Blood: Mourinho Returns To Chelsea

Jose is BACK! Mourinho signs four-year deal at Chelsea as ex-Real Madrid boss confirms return to Stamford Bridge

Bye;Bye Madrid: Jose Mourinho wave to Madrid fans after the last victory against Osasuna

He has signed a four-year contract to replace Rafa Benitez, marking his return to the side he left in 2007.
Ron Gourlay, Chelsea FC Chief Executive, said: "I am delighted to welcome Jose back to Chelsea. His continued success, drive and ambition made him the outstanding candidate.

During Benitez reign at Chelsea, club supporters insist they want Mourinho

"It is our aim to keep the club moving forward to achieve greater success in the future and Jose is our number one choice as we believe he is the right manager to do just that.
"He was and remains a hugely popular figure at the club and everyone here looks forward to working with him again."
He will be officially presented as the new Chelsea boss in a press conference at Stamford Bridge next Monday, almost a decade since he was first unveiled at the club.

The Portuguese manager parted ways with Spanish giants Real Madrid yesterday, after three years in which he won La Liga and the Copa Del Rey.

Before that, he took Inter Milan to Champions League glory and two Serie A titles between 2008 and 2010.

Blue Blood: Jose has always had an affection for Chelsea

The appointment comes after Jose Mourinho told Spanish television over the weekend that he expects to be appointed Chelsea manager by the end of this week.
His time in Spain was blighted by rows with the press and reported disputes with key players in his side.
In an interview with TV football show Punto Pelota, he said: "I'm going to London on Monday and at the end of the week I will be the manager of Chelsea.
"I feel the people there love me and in life you have to look for that.
"Life is beautiful and short and you must look for what you think is best for you."
Mourinho led Chelsea to back-to-back Premier League titles in 2005 and 2006 before departing in 2007 after falling out with owner Roman Abramovich over transfer budgets.

Reacting to the news, former Chelsea assistant manager Ray Wilkins said: "Having lost from our game Sir Alex Ferguson, who has been absolutely unbelievably good, it is nice we have got another fantastic personality coming back.

"It is not only good for Chelsea, it is good for the Premier League as well."
Former player Ron Harris added: "I think 95% of the Chelsea supporters are pleased Jose is back.

"I feel that the supporters will be more than happy and I think it is a pat on the back for Roman Abramovich in bringing Jose Mourinho back to the club."

One fan tweeted: "I started supporting Chelsea because of the team Mourinho created and to see him return is so exciting. This is going to be big!"

The 50-year-old led Chelsea to a Premier League points tally record of 95 in the 2004/05 season, a feat that remains unsurpassed.

Since his departure the West London club has become characterised by a merry-go-round of managers, with the appointment of seven new names in just five years.