Chelsea midfielder Florent Malouda signed his new three-year deal and then declared: “This is just the beginning of the story”.

Malouda, who had one year remaining on his current contract, is excited about the prospect of developing his game under new manager Carlo Ancelotti.

“I was really happy when I heard it was Carlo Ancelotti because I have a lot of respect for him. At Lyon I played many times against Milan. For me it is a really good choice and I believe in him,” said Malouda.

“This year he wants to try the new system with a diamond so I have to adapt myself and that is why we are training really hard to do what the manager wants.

“It is a different role for me, but I can play in many positions, and I have played it a few times in Lyon and in the France national team.”