Chelsea re-sign Tiago on 2-year-deal from Atletico Madrid [Diário de Notícias]

Chelsea have made another summer signing: Portuguese midfielder Tiago Mendes.

This transfer has been on the cards for some time and marks a return for the Portuguese midfielder to Stamford Bridge.

Tiago was out of contract at Atletico Madrid having been a key part of the squad that won La Liga and reached the Champions League final last season.

At 33-years-old it looks like a Jose Mourinho signing to beef up his squad with players that understand what he wants and will be used to the rigours of the Premier League.

Tiago played for Chelsea during Jose Mourinho’s first spell at the club but failed to become a first team regular in 2004/2005 before leaving for Lyon.

He was part of the Atletico Madrid side that won at Chelsea in the Champions League semi-finals at the end of 2013/2014.

Diário de Notícias scribe Gonçalo Lopes is a hugely reliable journalist and often breaks news regarding Portuguese teams and players.

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Exclusive: Tiago, ex-@Atleti, will sign a 2 years deal with @chelseafc. He refused Zenit and Monaco. #Maisfutebol — Gonçalo Lopes (@_GoncaloLopes) June 30, 2014

Tiago, 33, still has plenty to give to CFC and Mourinho. — Gonçalo Lopes (@_GoncaloLopes) June 30, 2014

Just a guess, but i see Tiago has Mourinho n.º2 in a few years. Rui Faria will shortly become a first coach. #CFC — Gonçalo Lopes (@_GoncaloLopes) June 30, 2014