Back at work after a little mini-vacation, but wanted to let you guys know this was in my in-box, a press release from Chelsea on hiring Carlo Ancelotti as manager. He signed a three-year deal that starts on July 1.

Here is the actual release, and here is a video interview with Chelsea TV.

Video clip:

“Carlo was the outstanding candidate for the job. He has proved over a long period his ability to build teams that challenged for, and have been successful in, major domestic and European competitions.

“He also had a highly successful playing career in those competitions and therefore brings unparalleled all round experience to the job.

We are sure everybody at Chelsea will give him a warm welcome and we are all looking forward to working with him.”