The Ecuadorian midfielder has signed a deal until 2033 and believes there is a lot more to come from this group of players.

'I believe in this team, this club and I know we’re going in the right direction,' he says. 'We’ve only just begun together.

'There is still a lot more to achieve, and I’m very hungry to keep improving every day. I want to win more trophies with Chelsea and give everything for this club and for the fans.

'We have enjoyed some great times together already and my dream is to become a Chelsea legend, and I will work as hard as possible to make that happen.'

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