Porto’s Falcao could follow Villas-Boas to Chelsea

THE worst kept secret in football came out in the open last night as Chelsea confirmed they hope to appoint Andre Villas-Boas as their new manager.

Villas-Boas tendered his resignation with the Porto earlier yesterday and last night’s confirmation of the receipt of the compensation payment — reported to be €15 million — paves the way for the Portuguese coach to move on to a new club.

The arrival of Villas-Boas could also spark a transfer frenzy at Stamford Bridge.

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