Jose ‘critical’ to future of Blues

CHELSEA chief executive Peter Kenyon believes keeping Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge will be crucial to the club’s long-term stability.

Speculation surrounded the Blues manager’s future at Stamford Bridge for much of last season following rumours of an alleged bust-up with billionaire owner Roman Abramovich and an alleged approach to former Germany boss Jurgen Klinsmann, which the club denied.

But the Portuguese drew a line under the saga in April, confirming he wished to remain in charge following clear-the-air talks with the club’s hierarchy.