Chelsea have appointed FC Porto boss Andre Villas-Boas as their new manager in a record-breaking deal, a club statement announced on Wednesday. The 33-year-old, who emerged as the front runner for the job after resigning as Porto coach on Tuesday, has signed a three year contract.
Villas-Boas not only becomes the youngest ever Premier League manager but also the most expensive coaching appointment ever after Chelsea paid Porto £13.3 million (15 million euros, $21.35m) to trigger the release clause in Villas-Boas's contract. Chelsea described Villas-Boas who led Porto to a domestic double and Europa League glory last season, as "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," the club said. Villas-Boas, who replaces Carlo Ancelotti, is returning for a second spell at Stamford Bridge, having work as an assistant and scout under his mentor, Jose Mourinho.
Chelsea, trophyless last season, noted: "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."
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