Chelsea
defender Alex has agreed a new contract, according
to The Daily
Mirror.
The Brazilian had been pushing for a three-year deal but has
reportedly settled for two years, as the Blues continue to sign up
existing players after being banned by FIFA from making any
transfers for the next two transfer windows.
Alex is competing with Ricardo Carvalho and John Terry for a place
in the Chelsea first team and is hoping his stability will boost
his World Cup hopes.
The news comes just after it was announced that Salomon Kalou had
signed a new three-year contract, joining captain Terry, Ashley
Cole and Didier Drogba in committing to the London club.