Former Chelsea star Bolo Zenden says Roberto di Matteo deserved his two-year contract.

Zenden wrote in the Daily Star Sunday: "The transformation in the Blues' fortunes last season was amazing. Once Andre Villas- Boas was relieved of his duties at Stamford Bridge, it seemed as if a great weight of ­pressure and expectation was lifted.

"And for me, the manner in which Roberto Di Matteo revitalised a squad lacking so much confidence needs to be massively applauded. I am not so sure Roberto has received as much credit as perhaps he should have for finally realising the dreams of the players, fans and, of course, Roman Abramovich, on that ­famous night in Munich back in May.

"Having said that, the Russian billionaire showed what it meant to him when he ­rewarded RDM with a two-year deal to ­remain as the manager along the King's Road."