EURO 2008 INFO

The Chelsea FC has announced that the defending Portuguese international Paulo Ferreira has signed a contract for five seasons with the London club.

"Pleased"
"I am delighted to tie my future at Chelsea. Fans have treated me very well since I arrived at Chelsea and I have enjoyed my football here. We have had successes and hope to arrive over the next few years," said Ferreira.

Champion Europe
The right side of 29, who arrived at Stamford Bridge in 2004 after winning the UEFA Champions League with FC Porto, has fought 84 matches in the Premier League, but only played ten this campaign. However, it is a regular player with Portugal, with whom he has played 45 matches and host UEFA EURO 2008 ™. Chelsea play in the final round of the UEFA Champions League against Olympiacos CFP. The match round is played on Tuesday in Athens.