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Chelsea have appointed Jose Mourinho as their first manager for the second time on a four-year contract.
The 50-year-old Portuguese was sacked in 2007 by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, in 2008 he signed a three-year contract with Serie A club Internazionale, but left the Italian giants in 2010 after a spectacular season where Inter became the first Italian club to win the treble, He then signed with Real Madrid in 2010 where he wasn't much of a success.
"I am delighted to welcome Jose back to Chelsea. His continued success, drive and ambition made him the outstanding candidate." Ron Gourlay, Chelsea Chief Executive said.The 50-year-old Portuguese was sacked in 2007 by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, in 2008 he signed a three-year contract with Serie A club Internazionale, but left the Italian giants in 2010 after a spectacular season where Inter became the first Italian club to win the treble, He then signed with Real Madrid in 2010 where he wasn't much of a success.
"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", Gourlay added.
On Monday 10 June, The Special One will be presented officially in a press conference at Stamford Bridge.
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