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Roberto Di Matteo is still completely in the dark about his Chelsea future, according to assistant manager Eddie Newton.

A week after masterminding the greatest moment in the Blues' history by ending their wait for Champions League glory, caretaker boss Di Matteo has yet to discover whether he will be rewarded with the job full-time or jettisoned altogether.

Reports have suggested Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich might be prepared to offer Di Matteo a one-year contract.

But Pep Guardiola's apparent U-turn over his plan to take a season-long sabbatical may have complicated matters, with the outgoing Barcelona boss said to be Abramovich's number one target.

Newton, who helped Di Matteo deliver the FA Cup as well this season, said in the Mail on Sunday: "Nothing has changed. The situation is that we're contracted to the end of the season, June 30. We're still digesting what we've done. But nobody at the club is telling us anything. We all want what's best for Chelsea but we have absolutely no idea what the club thinks that is."

Di Matteo, who has also been linked with Aston Villa and Lazio, is reportedly concerned a one-year deal might not give him the job security he is seeking.

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what a choice aston no hope villa or lazio
From paul k, on Sun 27 May 8:05
The reports never said Pep didn't want a year out, they said he wanted to rest for the next few months before thinking about his future. I reckon Robbie will get the job till next summer, and unless he does what Pep did to Barca in the space of a year, Pep will come to Chelsea, probably not be half as successful as at Barca and be sacked in 2 seasons time for not winning a trophy.
From Luke, on Sun 27 May 0:47
Im chelsea fan since 17years. serve in military afghanistan and iraq since 2008. RDM should take honour and look for another club he should manage since he had won champions league for chelsea fc !!
From Hazard not Kagawa, on Sun 27 May 0:22
Abramovich is in dilemma. Pep is available. RDM has delivered the FA & CL cup. Since taking over the Blues, Abrahamovich wanted a beautiful football of attacking style but till now the Blues does not play the football style he wanted. Anyway I will support what ever the outcome. (Manager of the Blues). Blues always in my heart
From Gendang, on Sun 27 May 0:11
Get another job Robbie before Abramovich cons you into the job till pep is ready to take over this is what i fear will happen
From mark p, on Sat 26 May 22:24