22 June,2011 03:03 PM IST | | AFP
Chelsea have appointed Porto boss Andre Villas-Boas as their new manager, 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 deal, making him the youngest ever Premier League manager.
Chelsea, confirming the news, described Villas-Boas who led Porto to a domestic double and Europa League glory last season, as "the outstanding candidate for the job".
They added: "He is one of the most talented young managers in football today and has already achieved much in a relatively short space of time.
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"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."