Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho on Friday signed a new four-year contract to stay in charge of the English champions until 2019, the club announced.

The new deal for the 52-year-old 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," said Mourinho.

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."
Source: AFP