Chelsea to reward Thomas Tuchel with new contract

Chelsea to reward Thomas Tuchel and Thiago Silva with new contracts as Giroud, Abraham and Emerson set to leave

Thomas Tuchel has said his new Chelsea contract is the beginning of a dynasty after winning the UEFA Champions League.

Following Chelsea's Champions League victory on Saturday, Thomas Tuchel is expected to sign a new long-term contract.

The German's present contract has an option for extension, but after his quick success at Stamford Bridge since replacing Frank Lampard in January, the former Dortmund manager will be rewarded with a new contract.

Tuchel hinted that a new contract could be on the cards after his first meeting with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich on the pitch at the Estadio do Dragao on Saturday.

Thiago Silva will also return to Chelsea next season after the club exercised its option for a second year, following an influential year after joining on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain last summer.

Meanwhile Giroud, Abraham, Palmieri set leave Stamford Bridge

As Thomas Tuchel overhauls his Chelsea squad, Olivier Giroud is one of the players that is set to leave. 

The France striker is on the verge of joining AC Milan.

Tammy Abraham, another attacker, and Emerson Palmieri, a defender, could follow him out of Stamford Bridge.

Abraham, who has two years left on his present contract, was left out of the Champions League final matchday lineup.