Chelsea have confirmed Salomon Kalou has signed a new three-year contract. Blues Coach Carlo Ancelotti feels the Ivory Coast striker will play an important part in the future of the club having committed to a contract which will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2012.

Of the 24-year-old, Ancelotti said: "He is always well motivated and works hard at his game. I am sure he will become an even more important player."

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