Thomas Tuchel & Thiago Silva to sign new Chelsea contracts

The fun of Chelsea's Champions League glory is set to continue with new contracts for both manager Thomas Tuchel and centre-back Thiago Silva.

Tuchel penned an 18-month deal when he replaced Frank Lampard in January but was always likely to earn an extension if he led Chelsea to a spot in the top four. Safe to say, he's exceeded expectations a little bit.

As for Silva, his 12-month contract is set to expire this summer, but if you've seen any of his wife Belle on Twitter, you'll know an extension has been part of his plans for a while now, and Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that an agreement has been reached to keep the Silvas in west London for at least another season.

Talks are also planned with Tuchel over a new deal which The Guardian state will run until 2023 with the option for an extra year if the German tactician can keep the good times rolling at Stamford Bridge.

Tuchel had previously admitted he was concerned about joining on an 18-month deal but quickly convinced himself that he'll be allowed to stay at Chelsea for as long as his performances justify it, and after Saturday's victory, he admitted he doesn't even know the terms of his own deal anymore.

“I am not even 100% sure maybe I have already a new contract now,” Tuchel said. “My manager said something about it. Let’s check this first.

"I spoke to the owner [Roman Abramovich] right now on the pitch. It was the best moment for the first meeting. It can only get worse! We will speak tomorrow. We will speak later. I will stay hungry for the next title. My desire is for more victories ands to grow as a coach. It would be nice to meet him a bit closer. We are in contact. Now it’s nice to meet him.”

While Chelsea fans are still celebrating this famous moment and will continue to do so for years on end, Tuchel revealed he's already thinking about the next bit of silverware he can get his hands on.

“It’s about the next one,” Tuchel continued. “It is the time to celebrate for a few days and to let it sink in. Nobody wants to rest. I want the next one and I want the next success and the next title. I want to be a part of it and I demand to be a part of it. Make no mistake.

“It’s a huge experience and a huge success. We all will profit from th at experience. We we will use it to stay hungry and to grow and evolve. It;’s a huge step to arrive in the final and an even bigger one to fight your way through. Manchester City was a strong opponent. We knew it was a top level performance. We needed a strong bond today to win this match.”

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