Chelsea one of the most important clubs in the most important League, says Maurizio Sarri

Maurizio Sarri has branded Chelsea 'one of the most important clubs in the most important league' following his appointment on Saturday.

Sarri, who has been in charge of Napoli since 2015, agreed personal terms with the Blues in May, though the deal was held up over compensation for the Serie A side and talks to dismiss Antonio Conte.

The 59-year-old's first task will be returning the club to Champions League competition as the Premier League's heavyweights prepare for another fight to inside the top four.

But Sarri is relishing the challenge of facing Manchester City's Pep Guardiola, Tottenham's Mauricio Pochettino, Jose Mourinho of Manchester United and Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool.

"Chelsea is one of the most important clubs in the most important championship in Europe," Sarri told the club's official app.

"In the Premier League there are all the most important coaches in Europe, maybe in the world.

"It will be for me very exciting to play against Guardiola, Pochettino, Mourinho, Klopp and the others."

The Italian also said he wants Chelsea to enjoy playing football.

He added: "I think Chelsea is a good team. The problem is that in England there are another five, six very good teams. With one or two adjustments we can try to play my football.

"I want to enjoy, first of all, myself. The players have to enjoy themselves. First of all I hope that fans can enjoy the team."