Chelsea Football Club have confirmed Salomon Kalou has signed a new contract.

The 24-year-old revealed at the weekend he had agreed a new deal with the Blues, and the FA Cup winners have confirmed the striker is now committed to the club until 2012.

"I am very pleased that Salomon has signed a new contract with us as he is an important player for this club,” coach Carlo Ancelotti told the official club website.

"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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