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Willian and Pedro sign new short-term Chelsea contracts with hours to go until the Premier League deadline to give Frank Lampard a major boost for the last eight games of the season

Chelsea have agreed short-term contract extensions with Pedro and Willian until the end of the season.

The two wingers, officially out of contract at Stamford Bridge on June 30, cut it fine before Tuesday's cut-off date for the extensions to be agreed.

Pedro's agreement appeared to hinge on decisions at Roma, the Italian club he has agreed to join on a free in the summer transfer window.

Pedro has agreed a short-term extension to his contract to play for Chelsea until August

Pedro has agreed a short-term extension to his contract to play for Chelsea until August

Willian, also out of contract next week, has also agreed to play on until the season ends

Willian, also out of contract next week, has also agreed to play on until the season ends

Brazilian Willian was set to become a free agent next week when his contract expired.