Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon is delighted to have overseen Wayne Bridge sign his new four-year contract.
However, the deal was completed with Scolari's knowledge with the decision being made to delay the announcement until the Brazilian began work at Stamford Bridge.
Kenyon said: "We're delighted that Wayne has committed himself to Chelsea for the next four years.
"He's a key member of the squad and we are fortunate at Chelsea that we have the two best left-backs in England.
"That is a source of pride to us."
