I think I have a new contract after Champions League joy: Thomas Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel was delighted to make the best possible first impression with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich and suggested Saturdays Champions League final win over Manchester City had already secured him a longerterm stay at Stamford BridgeKai Havertz scored the only goal in the 42nd minute at Estadio do Dragao as Chelsea sealed a deserved triumph over the lacklustre Premier League championsTuchel joined Chelsea with the Blues at a low ebb in January after Frank Lampards sacking but he has overseen a remarkable turnaround including a run to the final that saw off Porto Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid reports DPAThe former Borussia Dortmund boss only signed an 18month contract at Stamford Bridge shortly after being sacked by Paris SaintGermainWhen discussing his first meeting with Abramovich on the pitch after the match Tuchel hinted a clause to extend his deal might have been triggered by Chelseas second European titleIm not 100 per cent sure but maybe I have already a new contract with that win My manager agent said something about it lets check this first he saidI spoke to the owner right now on the pitch it was the best moment for a first meeting Or maybe the worst because from now on it can only get worseWe will speak tomorrow and Im looking forward to this I can assure him that I will stay hungry and want the next titleI feel really happy as part of a really ambitious club part of a strong group that suits my beliefs and passion about football in this moment perfectlyMy desire is to go for more victories to grow as a coach and to push the squad on the first day of next season to the limit We have work to do we have to close the gap and this is what its all about He Abramovich knows whats going on for me directly and its nice to meet himTuchels refusal to bask in success and train his eyes on the next challenge was particularly notable and a mantra to which he kept returningChelsea have now beaten City three times in succession since midApril and despite their fourthplaced finish this season are likely to be seen as key contenders to Pep Guardiola and his sides domestic crown next time aroundIts about the next one honestly he said I experienced it in a lower level with my first title in professional football and I was not surprised it was even a nice feeling that it did not do too much to meWhen we won the cup in Dortmund I did not arrive in the next training with less hunger less desire or less ambition Now is the time to celebrate for some days to enjoy and to let it sink in Of course this is the time now for one or two weeks to talk about it and reflect on it but then it does surprisingly not a lot to youNobody wants to rest I dont want to rest I want the next success the next title the next process on the same level of quality and consistency I want to be a part of it and I demand to be a part of it This is what comes next make no mistake about itAlso ReadPep Guardiola rues Champions League final defeat to ChelseaThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever