Guus Hiddink has no plans to extend his stay as Chelsea manager even if he manages to win silverware at Stamford Bridge this season.
The Dutchman took over, for the second time in his career, on an interim basis following the dismissal of Jose Mourinho last month, the Portuguese paying the price for overseeing a dreadful start to the club s Premier League title defence.
Hiddink led Chelsea to FA Cup glory in a short spell in charge in 2009 after Luiz Felipe Scolari s departure.
Since he took over in December, Chelsea have drawn two matches and defeated Crystal Palace 3-0 to stretch their unbeaten run to four.
While Chelsea s hopes of retaining the Premier League this season are slim at best, they still have the opportunity to compete for the Champions Lea…
Crystal Palace have signed James Tomkins on a five-year contract after agreeing a £10million deal with West Ham.
Tomkins has been a regular fixture in West Ham squads since making his debut against Everton in 2008, going on to make nearly 250 appearances for the Hammers.
The centre-back becomes the Eagles’ third signing ahead of the new season after Andros Townsend and Steve Mandanda arrived last week.
I am really excited to be joining Crystal Palace, a massive club and a manager in Alan Pardew that I know well and will always be thankful for how he helped me develop in my younger days at Upton Park, Tomkins said.
Palace chairman Steve Parish expressed delight at the club s transfer activity so far.
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