Chelsea FC in cloud 9 - Mourinho is back "where he is loved" as Manager

Jose Mourinho has been confirmed as Chelsea's manager, returning for a second stint in charge at the club.

Mourinho, 50 replaces Rafael Benitez after leaving Real Madrid, and has signed a four-year contract.

He won two consecutive Premier League titles during his first spell which ended in September 2007.

Mourinho told Chelsea TV: "I promise exactly the same things I promised in 2004. With this difference to help - which is I'm one of you.

He added: "In football, in my career I've had two great passions, Inter and Chelsea, and Chelsea is more than important for me.

"It was very very hard to play against Chelsea and I did it only twice, which was not so bad.

Mourinho, who will be officially presented in a press conference a Stamford Bridge next Monday, 10 June, brings three coaching staff with him in Rui Faria, Silvino Louro and Jose Morals.

Ron Gourlay, the Blues' Chief executives, welcomed the 50-year-old back to the club, saying "I am delighted to welcome Jose back to Chelsea. His continued success, drive and ambition made him the outstanding candidate.

"It is our aim to keep the club moving forward to achieve greater success in the future and Jose is our number one choice as we believe he is he right manager to do just that."

Mourinho was Roman Abramovich's first managerial appointment following his 2003 takeover and his most successful to date. In three seasons at Stamford Bridge, Mourinho delivered two Premier League titles, one FA cup and two League cups but did not win the Champions League.

He will hope to rectify that upon his return after the most difficult period of his career at Real Madrid.

Welcome home boss ...He is the best.