Di Matteo appointed permanent Chelsea manager (1 Viewer)

[Coventry La La La]

Chelsea have appointed Roberto Di Matteo their permanent manager on a two-year contract.

Di Matteo was made interim coach following the sacking of Andre Villas-Boas in March, leading the club to Champions League and FA Cup victories.

"We all achieved incredible success last season that made history for this great club," said the 42-year-old.

"Our aim is to continue building on that and I'm already looking forward to the squad's return for pre-season."

Former MK Dons and West Brom manager Di Matteo lost just three of his 21 matches in charge, and several of the club's senior players voiced their support for him as permanent boss following the Champions League final success over Bayern Munich and FA Cup final victory over Liverpool.

 

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[sw88]

Good decision by money bags for once! He deserves it and there should never have been any doubt!

 

[Covstu]

Had to be, if he wasn't appointed it would have been a travesty!

 

[classicfooty]

fair play to him he deserves it