Source: SKY_Sports
Alex signs Blues deal
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Chelsea defender Alex has become the latest player to sign a new deal at Stamford Bridge.[LNB] The Blues have moved to tie-down many of their stars on fresh contracts following Fifa's transfer ban.[LNB]Salomon Kalou inked a new three-year deal on Monday and now Brazil international Alex has agreed a new four-year contract.[LNB]Alex, who was linked with Real Madrid in the summer, has yet to play this season because of injury and he is delighted to pledge his long-term future to Chelsea.[LNB]"I am very happy to start again to train and feel no pain, and to sign for four more years," said Alex. [LNB]"It was easy to decide to sign and now I hope to get back to playing well."[LNB]Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti welcomed the defender's decision to continue his career at Stamford Bridge.[LNB]"I am very happy that Alex has signed a new contract with the club," Ancelotti told the club's official website. "He is just returning from injury and surgery but he is a player I know well.[LNB]"I am familiar with all of his fantastic qualities, so I am delighted he will be with us for another four years."[LNB]
