Thomas Tuchel signs a new Chelsea deal until 2024 following Blues’ Champions League triumph…. as veteran defender Thiago Silva also agrees to extended terms
- Thomas Tuchel has been handed a new contract at Chelsea until 2024
- The German took over the club in January and won the Champions League
- Tuchel could become the longest-serving coach under Roman Abramovich
- The German also led Chelsea to fourth-place and the FA Cup final this season
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has been rewarded with a new contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2024, as Thiago Silva and Olivier Giroud also agreed new deals.
The German, who led Chelsea to Champions League glory in Porto, signed an initial 18-month deal when he replaced Frank Lampard in January.
As reported by Sportsmail last month, the club were keen to secure his services for the longer term and yesterday Tuchel’s extended deal was confirmed.
Champions League-winning coach Thomas Tuchel has signed a new deal at Chelsea until 2024
The German coach guided the Blues to the Champions League in his first half-season in charge
‘There is far more to come and we are looking forward to our next steps with ambition and much anticipation,’ Tuchel said.
‘I am grateful for the experience and very happy to stay part of the Chelsea family.’
Chelsea were ninth in the Premier League when Tuchel, 47, arrived following his departure from Paris Saint-Germain.
Tuchel has the chance to be the longest serving manager under Roman Abramovich (right)
Heard it here first: Sportsmail revealed Thomas Tuchel’s contract news last month
With 19 wins in his 30 matches, he led Chelsea to a second Champions League title, fourth place in the Premier League and the FA Cup final.
Should Tuchel see out his three-year deal, he would become the longest serving manager under Roman Abramovich.
The Blues have also exercised options to extend the contracts of 36-year-old defender Silva and 34-year-old striker Giroud, both for an extra year.