Chelsea midfielder Ramires has signed a contract extension with the club that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until the summer of 2019.

The Brazilian international has already made 241 Premier League appearances for the Blues.

"I am very happy to sign a new contract with Chelsea. My family and I are very happy here in London," Ramires said.

"In the past five years the club has lifted every major trophy. I hope to be an important part of many more successes in the next four years."