The internet has been rife with rumour on the signing of this player, we ourselves expected a deal to be announced today - only for late last night Portuguese news agencies reporting the player and Benfica had agreed he would be retained for one more season.
In response to what seems media briefing by Benfica, Ramires has said the following:
"I know there has been a bid for me from Chelsea, this is a great honour, it is like a dream come true, I have dreamt of playing in the Premier League and now to have the opportunity to play for the best team in the Premier League and for a club with so much history - it would be my dream.
"I hope this can happen, and I hope that I can help Chelsea to regain the Double and also to win the Champions League next season
"I am looking forward to playing with the likes of John Terry, Petr Cech, Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba, they are amongst the best in the world, to play with players like this under a manager of the stature of Carlo Ancelotti whom I admire and respect, in a club with so much spirit and winning mentality, would be a tremendous privilege.
"In the process I would like everyone to know I had a fantastic year at Benfica, and I respect them a lot, but this is a dream that I cannot let go." (Quotes sourced by Soccernet)
Well - there you have it. The signing of Ramires would allow confirmation of the departure of Deco, as exclusively brought to you by BlueTinted ONLY on Monday.
Keep watching for more news as it comes in.