CHELSEA HAVE CONFIRMED the return of Jose Mourinho to the club.

The Portuguese manager, who won two Premier League titles, an FA Cup and two league cups during his first stint at Stamford Bridge, has enjoyed spells at Inter Milan and Real Madrid since leaving the Londoners in 2007.

After his recent departure from Madrid and the fact that Rafael Benitez wasn’t offered a new contract with the Europa League champions, speculation was rife that Mourinho was on his way back.

And this afternoon, news has broke that he arrives on a four-year deal.

Ron Gourlay, Chelsea FC Chief Executive, told the club website: “I am delighted to welcome Jose back to Chelsea. His continued success, drive and ambition made him the outstanding candidate.

It is our aim to keep the club moving forward to achieve greater success in the future and Jose is our number one choice as we believe he is the right manager to do just that.

“He was and remains a hugely popular figure at the club and everyone here looks forward to working with him again.”

Mourinho will be presented in front of the media next Monday.

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