CHELSEA have opened talks with Thomas Tuchel about doubling the size of his contract as boss.
The coach who gained them a second Champions League title has two years left on his present deal.
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However negotiations are already underway into including one other two seasons as a reward for his success and dedication.
The outspoken German stood by Chelsea even when the membership’s existence was unsure earlier this yr.
Tuchel was adamant he wouldn’t depart when former proprietor Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK authorities following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, triggering an emergency takeover.
New homeowners have since are available led by American tycoon Todd Boehly and the pair are forging a powerful working relationship.
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Tuchel has spent greater than £100million on new signings Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly and Marc Cucurella and he doesn’t wish to cease there.
Barcelona pair Frenkie de Jong and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Leicester’s Wesley Fofana and Everton star Anthony Gordon are being focused as Tuchel bids to construct a brand new period of glory at Stamford Bridge.
Tuchel signed a 17-month deal initially with Chelsea when he took over from sacked Frank Lampard in late January 2021.
A 3 yr extension kicked in after he led them to a second European crown that summer season with victory over Manchester Metropolis in Paris for which he was named UEFA coach of the yr.
Victory within the European Tremendous Cup was adopted by successful the Membership World Cup in February – the one main trophy that had eluded Chelsea till then.
Simply over a yr down the road, the brand new consortium in cost has been vastly impressed with Tuchel’s qualities and management and wish to tie his future down much more to the membership.
Formidable Chelsea are planning for the long run of their bid to upset Manchester Metropolis and Liverpool’s domination of the Premier League.
Tuchel misplaced each home cup finals to Liverpool final season however continues to be seen as the person to guide Chelsea into a brand new period of constant success at dwelling and overseas.
Talks over a brand new deal are at an early stage.
However the board are hopeful they’ll persuade Tuchel to signal a contract that may preserve him as head coach till 2026 at a membership the place solely two managers have lasted greater than two years since Jose Mourinho’s first spell in cost in 2004.
