Andre Villas-Boas appointed as Chelsea FC manager on three-year deal

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Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of Andre Villas-Boas as the club's new manager

The Blues announced on Wednesday morning that the 33-year-old has signed a three-year contract and will start work immediately.

The former Porto boss becomes Roman Abramovich's seventh manager in seven years.

A statement on the club's official website read: "Andre was the outstanding candidate for the job. He is one of the most talented young managers in football today and has already achieved much in a relatively short space of time.

"His ambition, drive and determination matches that of Chelsea and we are confident Andre's leadership of the team will result in greater successes in major domestic and European competitions.

"Andre will bring his coaching experience back to a club he is already very familiar with, having previously worked here for three years.

"He has always been highly regarded at Chelsea and everyone here looks forward to welcoming him back and working with him.

As reported earlier on Wednesday morning, Villas-Boas will reportedly sign Porto duo Falcao and Joao Moutinho as well as Santos striker Neymar in an £80million triple swoop this summer (see below).

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