Chelsea's Portugal
international defender Paulo Ferreira has signed a new five-year
deal at Stamford Bridge.
The 29-year-old right-back has
played 130 games for the Blues since joining them from Porto for
£13.25m in 2004.
Ferreira told his club's
website: "I am delighted to commit my long-term future to
Chelsea.
"The fans have made me very
welcome and I enjoy my football here a lot. We have had a lot of
success and I am hoping we have more over the coming
years."
Ferreira, who won the 2004
Champions League with Porto, has also filled in at left-back and
centre-back during his time with Chelsea.
He has faced stiff opposition
for the right-back slot from summer recruit Juliano Belletti this
season, and has played only 18 games.<!-- E BO -->
