Chelsea move for Andre Villas-Boas

ANDRE VILLAS-BOAS' meteoric rise from backroom scout to one of the most demanding jobs in world football is set to be confirmed after Chelsea moved to install the Portuguese coach as their new manager.

Villas-Boas tendered his resignation with Porto yesterday, with last night's confirmation of the receipt of the compensation payment - reported to be 15million - paving the way for him to move on to a new club.

Chelsea swiftly confirmed their intention to appoint the 33-year-old as the replacement for Carlo Ancelotti, who was axed at the end of last season just 12 months after guiding the club to a league and FA Cup double.

"We can at this time confirm our interest in him and hope to reach agreement with him on personal terms," a Chelsea statement read.