The Portugal coach starts work at Stamford Bridge on July 1 and he insists he will have no problem motivating his Blues stars.

He said: I am what you see. I like to play, I like jokes, I like a good atmosphere, I feel comfortable anywhere in the world because I establish good relationships with the people who surround me.

I dont like high society. I dont like to go to parties. Im shy!

"But I have a good relationship with my players and thats the most important thing.

I speak English with my players, I speak German, I speak Italian - dont worry, the language of football is only one.

Scolari revealed he tried to negotiate a new contract with the Portuguese football federation but terms could not be agreed.

He said: Every decision was taken with the parties involved knowing what happened, namely the president of the Portuguese football federation, who looked for assistance with some sponsors.

"He tried to get their help but they didnt give their assistance.

We wanted to get a similar proposal but after having done that they told me I was free to negotiate with whomever I wished to negotiate. I negotiated.

We tried, we did our utmost on each side. But there are numbers and based on these numbers we decided the best thing for me was what was decided a few days ago.