Tearful Tiago bids farewell to Chelsea

Adrian Curtis

The midfielder, who joined the club last summer from Benfica, became the second player to leave Stamford Bridge this week after Jiri Jarosik's move to Birmingham. Jarosik will join Blues on a permanent basis after the end of his season-long loan at St Andrews.

Tiago, 24, bade farewell to his Chelsea team-mates and boss Jose Mourinho yesterday. He then flew to France to undergo a medical and finalise personal terms, with the deal expected to be concluded in the next 24 hours.