Deco told the Daily Star: "It will be hard to consider the season a success without at least one of these two titles.

"I want to win titles again. This how it's always been in my career, and I think this is the place to be."

"We all saw that Chelsea lost both titles to Manchester United last season by a narrow margin. We've got to work, to correct some mistakes and I think the new coach will bring very good things to this club," he added.

"He is a very demanding guy, who works a lot and wants to see everyone doing the same.

"He is a relaxed person off the pitch, accessible and always ready to listen to the players."