‘Maestro’ springs Maniche from Moscow

CHELSEA last night completed the loan signing of midfielder Maniche as the Portugal international linked up with Jose Mourinho for the third time in his career.

‘Maestro’ springs Maniche from Moscow

Maniche joins Chelsea from Dynamo Moscow until the end of the season, when the club will consider whether to spend up to £5million on his acquisition.

The 28-year-old midfielder, who also played under Mourinho at Benfica and Porto, will provide cover while Michael Essien is injured or away at the African Nations Cup finals.

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