Following the re-ups of Didier Drogba, Ashley Cole and John Terry, Chelsea have locked up Ivory Coast International Salomon Kalou until 2012.

Via DailyMail

The Ivory Coast international’s contract was set to expire at the end of the season but Chelsea moved quickly to tie the striker down after FIFA imposed a transfer ban on the club.

The Blues are prevented from signing any new players for the next two transfer windows after being found guilty of inducing teenager Gael Kakuta to breach his contract with Lens two years ago.

‘I am very pleased that Salomon has signed a new contract with us as he is an important player for this club,’ said bossCarlo Ancelotti.

‘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.’

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