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Spanish international Marcos Alonso has signed a new contract at Chelsea that will extend his stay at the club until 2023.

After moving from Fiorentina to Chelsea in 2016, the left-back won the Premier League title in his first season with the Blues.

The Spaniard, who previously plied his trade with Bolton having joined from Real Madrid , also won last season’s FA Cup.

Speaking to reporters he said: “I am so happy to stay here longer and to keep playing for one of the best teams in the world,”

“It’s been a very good two seasons and I am looking forward to more.”

Alonso who received his first international call-up in March, has scored 15 goals in 92 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea.

He became the first player in English football league history to win his first 14 starts for a club only in his first season with Chelsea.

Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said they are delighted to be extending Marcos’ contract

“In the past two seasons he has developed into an important player for the club, demonstrating his outstanding ability and a fantastic attitude.”