Jose Mourinho re-signs with Chelsea, Manuel Pellegrini extends with Manchester City as EPL starts

CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho has announced a new four-year contract to stay in charge of the EPL champions, while Manuel Pellegrini has extended at Man City.

Mourinho, Pellegrini re-sign with EPL giants

CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho has signed a new four-year contract to stay in charge of the English champions until 2019, while Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has earned a one-year extension.

The new deal for 52-year-old Mourinho was penned just a day before Chelsea begin the defence of their Premier League title at home to Swansea.

“If the club is happy, I am happy. I think this is a normal thing for me to sign a new contract,” Mourinho said.

Mourinho is in his second spell in charge at Stamford Bridge after returning to the west London club in 2013.

The Portuguese coach led Chelsea to the Premier League title and also won the League Cup last season, adding to the two English titles, one FA Cup and two League Cups he lifted in his first spell between 2004 and 2007.

“It is important we have this continuity and I hope we can enjoy more success in the future - for the fans, the players and the club,” Mourinho said.

“I said when I returned here two years ago that I have a special feeling for this club and nothing changed.

“It is the club closest to my heart and I am very happy to know I will be staying here for a long time.”

Meanwhile, Man City manager Pellegrini believes his new contract is a sign of the trust that the club hierarchy have in him.

Pellegrini signed a one-year contract extension, committing him to City until the summer of 2017.

It has come after a summer of speculation about his future, with Pep Guardiola repeatedly linked with the club.

Pellegrini said: “I think the contract is very important as a sign of the good trust in our work. But you know that after that, you need the results. It’s very important for me to have a good season and to have good results with the team.”

Originally published as Jose Mourinho re-signs with Chelsea, Manuel Pellegrini extends with Manchester City as EPL starts