Premier League: Two Chelsea stars pen new deals

Premier League campaigners Chelsea have announced a contract extension for the duo of Olivier Giroud and Willy Caballero.

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The Blues in an official statement Wednesday said Giroud and Caballero have both signed deals which will keep them at Stamford Bridge till end of the 2020/21 season.

Giroud’s existing deal had been due to expire at the end of the current delayed campaign and he had been linked with a prospective move a handful of clubs where he could have reunited with former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte and teammate Victor Moses.

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But the 33-year-old striker, who scored Chelsea’s last goal prior to the pandemic in the 4-0 win over Everton in March, said he was delighted to stay on in London at least for another season.

Giroud told Chelsea’s official website: “I am delighted to continue my journey and adventure at Chelsea.

“I can’t wait to get back to playing and enjoying competitive football with my team-mates.

“I’m looking forward to wearing the Chelsea shirt again, especially in front of our fans at a full Stamford Bridge, whenever it is safe to do so.”

Giroud joined Chelsea from Arsenal in January 2018 and has scored seven goals in 49 starts for the club.

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Chelsea also exercised the option to extend goalkeeper Caballero’s contract by a further year until the end of the 2020-21 season.

Caballero told the club’s official site: “I am very happy to make this announcement. It is a privilege to be part of this Chelsea squad and the Chelsea family, at one of the most historic clubs in the Premier League.