Jose Mourinho has declared himself "the happy one" as he begins his second stint in charge of Chelsea.
The 50-year-old is back at the club he served from 2004 until 2007, a period which saw him win two Premier League titles and become a popular figure with the players and fans.
Mourinho, who called himself "The Special One" at the beginning of his first spell, said he is coming home.
He also described himself as older, wiser and calmer, although his behaviour at Real Madrid may counter that assertion.
Significantly he claimed that he has been able to return to the London club because he never fully burned his bridges with owner Roman Abramovich...
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Mourinho hinted at his plans for the future in regards to new signings and the makeup of his squad.
"I have to start working with them. Even the ones I think I know in every aspect, they are not the same. Time changes people, players and qualities. I think I know some of the other players because I watch them on TV 20 times a season, minimum. I only know them when I meet them and when I work with them.
"The first thing isn't to go to the board and say "I need some money with a lot of zeroes," it's the other way. I have to start by knowing the players, working with them. And not commiting injustice, I need to give them a chance. As I was saying, there will be a couple of new signings."
