Deco moves to Chelsea

Portugal and FC BarcelonaÂ’s star midfielder has completed a move to LondonÂ’s Premier League side Chelsea.

This information was disclosed on the Chelsea website earlier today.

Deco now becomes ChelseaÂ’s first transfer since PortugalÂ’s ex coach Luiz Felipe Scolari was appointed manager.

Scolari officially takes over the reigns at Stamford Bridge tomorrow (Tuesday 1 July 2008).

The transfer fee has not been disclosed.

Earlier BarcelonaÂ’s new manager Josep Guardiola had said that Deco did not feature in his plans for the new season.