Chelsea FC

• Nickname:
• Founded:1905
• Manager:Carlo Ancelotti

• Ground:
• Capacity:NaN

Chelsea confirm Ramires capture

14 Aug 2010 - 11:19:41

Click To Enlarge

Brazil international midfielder Ramires has completed his £17million transfer from Benfica to Chelsea.

The 23-year-old moves to Stamford Bridge on a four-year contract having received a work permit and passed a medical.

After signing the deal, Ramires said: "Every player in the world would love to play for Chelsea and it's a great opportunity that was given to me. I will give my best to repay this chance and I am very happy.

"I was a little bit worried because obviously it (the work permit) dragged a little bit, but I tried to keep calm, do my training normally and I thought to myself what will be will be, God knows best, and thank God everything has happened for the best.

"I have seen most of the facilities and it is really impressive. I believe what you have here is everything and a little bit more that every player needs to do well. I know I haven't seen everything but with a little time I will get to know everything and I am sure I will be very happy here.

"Just to think that I will wear Chelsea's shirt is a dream come true for any player. I know it is a very strong, competitive league but I just hope that I can adapt as fast and as well as I can to give my best, and I am sure everything is going to be fine."