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Bertrand signs five-year Chelsea contract

ESPN staff
September 5, 2012
Ryan Bertrand is building a reputation at Chelsea © PA Photos
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Chelsea full-back Ryan Bertrand has signed a new five-year contract with the club.

Bertrand, 23, has impressed new manager Roberto Di Matteo since he took over from Andre Villas-Boas, and was a surprising starter in last season's Champions League victory - the first player ever to make his debut in the final.

The defender was part of the Great Britain Olympics squad and also made his full England debut in August's 2-1 friendly win over Italy.

Bertrand can operate in midfield, and has been utilised in a left-wing position this season.

London-born Bertrand came through the club's youth Academy and has enjoyed loan spells with Nottingham Forest and Reading before making his breakthrough into the Stamford Bridge first-team.

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