Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel confirms contract extension talks with Blues

Thomas Tuchel has confirmed he is in talks with Chelsea about extending his contract.

The German coach's current contract already runs him through 2024, but Chelsea's new owners are keen to keep him in West London long-term.

Tuchel will replace Frank Lampard in January 2021. He has signed an 18-month deal.

Former Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund boss lead Blues to 2022 Champions League title After that, I signed an extension contract.

New owners Todd Boley and Behdad Egbari were impressed with Tuchel's tenure. , and Chelsea's new chief wants to keep the 48-year-old on a cultivator at Stamford Bridge. But given where we're from and we're in the middle of the transfer window, I think it's best to focus on your team, your sport, and your competitiveness. The subordinates talk to the owner and handle everything else.

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Chelsea faced Leeds at Elland Road on Sunday, and Tuchel, despite receiving an FA penalty after clashing with Tottenham coach Antonio Conte in last weekend's derby.

Blues boss was given a one-game touchline suspension, but with a written judgment from the Independent Disciplinary Commission. is held until

Stanford After his 2-2 draw at the bridge, the two coaches were sent off at full time, with Tuchel fined him £35,000 and Conte his £15,000 fine. was imposed.

However, the German maintains that he never questioned Taylor's integrity. I never attacked or questioned it and I think it was about the game and in a way that was acceptable without being personal or digressing. ), but it would be better (for Taylor not to referee Chelsea again)." said very early on that two decisions were VAR decisions:

"I wasn't happy with the way he whistled, but that's fine. It will be sent to the FA and they will decide."