The Chelsea midfielder roared: I can state straight away that we will contend for all titles next season.

The new manager will push us to compete for everything. I know we will come back for the new campaign refreshed with a hunger for revenge.

Brazilian legend PELE insisted: Luiz is a great coach and can lead any team in the world. Im sure the job will go well as he gets good results wherever he goes. Any side would want him.

Brazil World-Cup winner RIVALDO said: Scolari demands total discipline and he likes to have direct contact with the players.

I dont think he will change when he is in England he will be a success.

This is very good news for Chelsea and for the English game.

Blues players are excited about the Brazilians arrival.

Keeper PETR CECH said: Scolari has great charisma, great experience and great results. I am looking forward to working with him.

Portugal defender PAULO FERREIRA added: He is a good boss and he can do a job. It will be good for the club as a whole.

And Brazilian ace JULIANO BELLETTI revealed: He is very intelligent. He will know how to deal with everything.

He was responsible for putting me in the national team in the 2002 World Cup.

It will be great for Chelsea to have a Brazilian boss.