Ex-Porto coach André Villas-Boas has been confirmed as Chelsea’s new manager.
The 33-year-old has signed a three-year deal with the West London club and will begin work immediately.
“Andre was the outstanding candidate for the job. He is one of the most talented young managers in football today,” Chelsea said in a statement.
“He 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.”
Chelsea paid the £13.3 million compensation required to release the Portuguese coach from his Porto contract.
Villas-Boas succeeds Carlo Ancelotti, who was sacked after a trophyless season.
After Porto president Pinto da Costa confirmed that Villas Boas’ release clause had been activated, he hinted that the former Porto coach had been in negotiation with Chelsea over the past few weeks.
“For some time we’ve lined up Vítor Pereira in the eventuality of our coach leaving,” he said.
“Of course I didn’t want to lose André Villas-Boas. But I’m not angry with him. These things don’t affect me any more. I wish him luck. I am sure he will have great success. I hope he always wins, except against FC Porto.”
Villas-Boas guided Porto to the domestic double and the Europa League title last season.
He will reportedly be paid around £5 million a year.
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