(CNN) -- Chelsea has rewarded Roberto di Matteo for guiding the English club to its first European Champions League triumph by appointing him as manager on a permanent basis.

The Italian, who also guided the London team to English FA Cup glory, has been handed a two-year contract.

The former Chelsea midfielder took temporary charge of the team following the sacking of Andre Villas-Boas in March, having previously served as the Portuguese's assistant.

"Chelsea football club is delighted to announce that Roberto Di Matteo has been appointed manager and first-team coach on a permanent basis," the four-time English champion's website reported Wednesday.

Di Matteo, who played for Chelsea between 1996 and 2002, oversaw the team's dramatic penalty shootout win in European club football's biggest match in May.

"I'm obviously delighted to have been appointed as manager and first-team coach," the former West Bromwich Albion and MK Dons manager said.

"We all achieved incredible success last season that made history for this great club. Our aim is to continue building on that and I'm already planning and looking forward to the squad's return for preseason."

Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay said he was confident the former Italy international could continue his early success.

"Roberto's quality was clear for all to see when he galvanized the squad last season and helped the club make history, and the owner and board are very pleased he will be continuing his good work," said Gourlay.

"We will be working closely with Roberto in the weeks ahead, some exciting signings have already been made and Roberto has had input into those.

1. Who was selected to be the new manager and coach?
2. For which team?
3. From which country is Matteo?
4. What position did he play for Chelsea?
5. Does he have management experience?
6. Who did he take over for temporarily?
7. In what month?
8. Why was Andre Villas-Boas no longer in the management position?
9. What years did Di Matteo play for the team he now manages?
10. Was he managing in May?
11. Which other teams has he managed?
12. What title does Ron Gourlay hold?
13. Does he have faith in Di Matteo as a manager?
14. Who does he say shares this opinion?
15. Has he allowed Di Matteo to influence hiring decisions?
16. For how many years did he sign a contract?
17. How many European Champions League wins has Chelsea had/
18. Did Roberto di Matteo participate in it/
19. Is Di Matteo happy about his new position?
20. Who will he be working closely with in the near future?
1. Roberto Di Matteo
2. Chelsea
3. Italy
4. midfielder
5. yes
6. Andre Villas-Boas
7. March
8. he was sacked
9. between 1996 and 2002
10. yes
11. West Bromwich Albion and MK Dons
12. Chelsea chief executive
13. yes
14. the owner and board
15. yes
16. two
17. one
18. yes
19. yes
20. Ron Gourlay