Ramires has put pen-to-paper on a new five-year contract at Chelsea, despite the controversy surrounding the club currently.

The Brazil international has been a key figure in the Blues' midfield this season, and has extended his stay at Stamford Bridge until 2017.

Ramires has stated that he is happy with his new deal, and had no reluctance to sign a new contract.

"I am very happy with my new contract," he told Chelsea's official website.

"I am very happy with the support I have playing for this club so I want to say thank you to Chelsea."

The South American battler made his 50th Premier League appearance for the club against West Brom at the weekend, and has been an influential figure at Stamford Bridge since joining from Benfica in 2010.

Meanwhile, The Daily Mail indicate that Hamburg are hot on the heels of Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku, and want to sign the Belgian striker on loan.

The Bundesliga side have a good link with the Blues as former director of football Frank Arnesen directs transfer policy at the German club.

By Gareth McKnight

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