José Maria , is keen to stay at Chelsea beyond his current contract . The Portuguese had a successful three - year stint at Chelsea from 2004 - 2007 . With the likes of Frank Lampard and John Terry , who were in their prime during Mourinho 's first spell in charge at Chelsea , growing ever older , the Portuguese has been handed the task of forging a new side based around the talents of younger players like Oscar and Eden Hazard . Then he fell out with club owner Roman Abramovich , but returned in the summer .
José Maria , is keen to stay at Chelsea beyond his current contract . The Portuguese had a successful three - year stint at Chelsea from 2004 - 2007 . Then he fell out with club owner Roman Abramovich , but returned in the summer .