Kalou inks new Chelsea deal

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has announced that Salomon Kalou has finally put pen to paper on a new deal at Stamford Bridge, tying him to the club until 2012. Arsenal were reportedly interested in the Ivory Coast international.

"I am very pleased that Salomon has signed a new contract with us as he is an important player for this club," said the Chelsea manager.

"He is always well motivated and works hard at his game at all times. Because of this, I am sure that Salomon will become an even more important player for Chelsea in the future."