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Official: Chelsea complete deal for Ramires

"Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce we have completed the signing of Brazilian international Ramires from Benfica on a four-year contract. The midfielder was granted a work permit on Thursday and finalised his medical in London on Friday afternoon."
-Chelsea official website

Hallelujah.

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Benfica unsuccessfully attempt to keep Ramires from joining the Chels.

"Every player in the world would love to play for Chelsea and it's a great opportunity that was given to me, I will give my best to repay this chance, and I am very happy," Ramires said.

Good words from, hopefully, a good player. We at the Chelsea Offside wish him good tidings at Stamford Bridge for the duration of his time in SW6. Now, on to Neymar?

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