Ramires signs new Chelsea deal
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Ramires has signed a new five-year contract with Chelsea, it was announced on Monday.
The Brazil international joined the Blues from Benfica in 2010 and has been a consistent contributor since arriving in west London.
Ramires, who turns 25 at the end of the month, has made 21 league appearances for Chelsea this term, scoring four goals.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"I am very happy with my new contract," he told the club's official website. "I am very happy with the support I have playing for this club so I want to say thank you to Chelsea."
The club is fifth in the Premiership table following a 1-0 defeat to West Bromwich over the weekend, which prompted the firing of manager Andre Villas- Boas.