Deco claims he’s on his way to Chelsea

PORTUGAL STAR Deco has claimed he will join Chelsea after Euro 2004.

The 26-year-old Brazilian-born midfielder said contract talks are at an advanced stage and he will be ready to leave Porto after the tournament.

Deco, who yesterday helped Portugal defeat Russia 2-0 to keep alive their chances of qualifying from Group A, says he will follow manager Jose Mourinho and full-back Paulo Ferreira in making the switch from the European champions to Stamford Bridge.