Thomas Tuchel was rewarded with a new long term contract with Chelsea on Friday within a week after he guides the London club to the Champions League title.
The German who was sacked by Paris Saint-Germain midseason last year replaced club legend Frank Lampard at Stamford Bridge in January and within five months of his appointment, he led The Blues to its second European club football’s biggest prize.
He was appointed by the Premier League club for an initial 18-month deal but now has signed a two-year extension that will keep him incharge till 2024.
“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. There is far more to come and we are looking forward to our next steps with ambition and much anticipation,” Tuchel said.
In the 2020-21 season, Tuchel has won 19 of his 30 games in charge and secured top-four place besides finishing as runners-up in the FA Cup final.
Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia added: “When Thomas joined us in January there was still so much to play for domestically and in Europe. He slotted in seamlessly and immediately became an integral part of the Chelsea family. Returning us to the top four in the Premier League was crucial, and we could not be happier with our success in the Champions League which crowned a remarkable season at Chelsea.”
Apart from Tuchel, Brazilian defender Thiago Silva and French striker Olivier Giroud have also extended their stay until the end of next season.