Former Chelsea assistant manager Ray Wilkins, who left the club shortly before Di Matteo filled the same role, believes the decision to hire the 42-year-old full-time will bring much-needed ...

Chelsea has appointed Roberto Di Matteo to a permanent position as manager. The news was reported by the team’s official website and states that Di Matteo has been signed to a two-year contract.

Di Matteo, who was replaced at Stamford Bridge by Rafa Benitez, was still being paid £130,000-a-week by the Blues until June 2014, but has signed a three-year deal with the Royal Blues in Germany.

Former Chelsea player and manager Di Matteo, 46, was appointed shortly after Chinese businessman Dr Tony Xia took over Villa on 2 June. Di Matteo's assistant Steve Clarke will take over as ...

The time is right for Roberto: Di Matteo the ideal boss to take Blues into last four By MATT LAWTON FOR THE DAILY MAIL Published: 17:20 EDT, 3 April 2012 | Updated: 17:20 EDT, 3 April 2012 ...

Chelsea have sensationally dumped manager Roberto Di Matteo following their 3-0 defeat to Juventus in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. Less than a year after winning the FA Cup and Champions ...

Di Matteo, who turned 42 last month, was ecstatic to take on the role permanently. "I'm obviously delighted to have been appointed as manager and first-team coach," Di Matteo said.