Chelsea Defender Pens New Deal

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With a big birthday looming, Gary Cahill was increasingly worried that he would end up with a one year contract extension should he have hit the wrong side of 30. However a savvy agent and just being so darn likeable, Cahill has managed to extend his time at Stamford Bridge until 2019.

Since arriving from Bolton for £7M in the 2012 January transfer window, Cahill has went on to make 177 appearances with the club. He has quite literally won everything with the club - the FA Cup and Champions League in his first season, Thursday night cup the following season and the League Cup and Premier League title last season.

On his new contract the England vice-captain said: ‘I’m really pleased to commit my future to Chelsea and it’s great the club has put their faith in me.

‘I have achieved a lot here and I hope I can keep on learning, helping the team and lifting trophies over the next four years.’

Chelsea currently sit 14th in the league, conceding 23 goals in their 14 matches, just 9 fewer than the whole of last season.

John Terry and Branislav Ivanovic are both currently waiting to hear about their Chelsea futures. Both defenders contracts expire in the summer and will be available to speak to international clubs when the January transfer window opens in just a few weeks.