Malouda signs for two more years with Chelsea

Chelsea’s French Winger Florent Malouda has signed a two-year extension to his current contract at Stamford Bridge

Malouda, who also represents France at the international level, had just 12 months left in his current deal.

The 29 year-old player had moved to West London from Lyon for £13.5million in 2007.

But after less than impressive starts, he was set for a summer switch away from the Blues.

However, his recent string of impressive performances under interim manager Guus Hiddink in the closing stages of the season, have persuaded new boss Carlo Ancelotti to hand him an extension.

Malouda confirmed the news during an interview while on holiday in his native Guyana.

He told RFO: “It was a scoop I wanted to keep for Guyana. I did add two more years on my contract at Chelsea.”

“I am now with Chelsea for the next three years.”

“I have many contacts, I am always in the news when the market opens, so now you can tell the news all over the world – I am fine at Chelsea.”

“We will go for the league and Champions League next season.”

Malouda will now stay with the FA Cup winners until the summer of 2012